Stir-Fried Beef Bulgogi with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Thinly sliced marinated beef quickly stir-fried to tender perfection with sesame and scallions for a quick Korean BBQ-inspired dish. This Korean recipe, ready in about 45 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
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 3 stalks, chopped scallions
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup shredded carrot and 3 chopped scallions to the skillet, stirring for another 1 minute until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds over the beef. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.