Stovetop Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi with Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Tender slices of marinated beef cooked quickly on the stovetop with a savory-sweet bulgogi sauce, served alongside sesame-seasoned spinach. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 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
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 5 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 sliced green onions, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create the bulgogi marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye to the marinade, tossing to coat fully. Let it marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch 5 cups fresh spinach for 30 seconds until wilted, then drain and rinse under cold water. Squeeze out excess water, then toss with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 tsp sesame oil for seasoning.
5. Step 5: Plate the bulgogi beef alongside the sesame spinach and garnish with extra sliced green onions if desired.