Street-Style Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Sweet and savory marinated beef grilled to perfection, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves with a spicy gochujang sauce. This Korean-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
2 sliced green onions
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
12 large butter lettuce leaves
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 2 sliced green onions to make the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, tossing well to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the spicy sauce by whisking together 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp honey until smooth; set aside.
Step 4: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Cook marinated beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through.
Step 5: Arrange 12 large butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon cooked beef onto each leaf, drizzle with the gochujang sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 6: Serve immediately, encouraging wrapping the beef in lettuce for a fresh and flavorful street-style Korean BBQ experience.