Spiced Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet Korean-inspired sauce, stir-fried with scallions and sesame seeds for a quick dinner. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain beef sirloin
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
4 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces green onions
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add the marinated beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 5: Toss in 4 sliced green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute until softened but still vibrant.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.