Stir-Fried Korean Bulgogi Beef with Scallions and Sesame
Tender thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory bulgogi sauce, quickly stir-fried with scallions and finished with toasted sesame seeds. This Italian recipe, ready in about 46 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 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 4 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces green onions
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through, stirring frequently.
- Step 3: Add 4 sliced green onions and stir-fry for an additional 1 minute until the scallions are slightly softened but still crisp.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.








