Stir-Fried Beef Bulgogi with Sesame and Garlic

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Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savory sauce, quickly stir-fried with garlic and sesame for a classic Korean bulgogi dish perfect for dinner. This Korean recipe, ready in about 20 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 380 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and mix thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through, stirring frequently.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 3 sliced green onions and cook for another 1 minute until slightly wilted.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot with steamed rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a traditional Korean meal.

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