Spicy Korean Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Tender thinly sliced beef marinated in a spicy-sweet Korean sauce, quick-cooked and served in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh handheld meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs thinly sliced 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 280 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: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 stalks green onion, sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
8 butter lettuce leaves
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup cucumber slices

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 2 sliced green onions to make the marinade.
Step 2: Add 8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated beef in a single layer, cooking for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds over the beef.
Step 5: To assemble, place about 2 oz cooked beef in each of 8 butter lettuce leaves, topping each with 1 tbsp grated carrot and 1 tbsp cucumber slices. Serve immediately as fresh handheld wraps.