Stir-Fried Beef Bulgogi with Caramelized Onions and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Tender slices of marinated beef stir-fried with sweet caramelized onions and finished with toasted sesame seeds, delivering a savory-sweet Korean classic. This Korean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef ribeye, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 scallions, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 7-8 minutes until deeply caramelized and softened.
3. Step 3: Push onions to the side, add marinated beef and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring frequently until beef is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Toss onions and beef together, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 chopped scallions. Serve hot with steamed rice.