Korean Beef Samgyeop-Style Pan
Tender beef bulgogi-style strips cooked in a hot cast-iron skillet with soy, garlic, and sesame, served with steamed rice and banchan sides. Bold, savory, and ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat beef dry with paper towels. Lay slices flat on a plate.
Step 2
Stir together soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Step 3
Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot, ~2 minutes.
Step 4
Add half the beef in a single layer. Sear without moving for 60–90 seconds until edges brown.
Step 5
Flip and cook the other side 60 seconds until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Repeat with remaining beef, adding it to the plate when done.
Step 7
Pour sauce into the hot pan. Add cooked beef and toss quickly until coated and sticky, 30 seconds.
Step 8
Slide beef and sauce onto a serving plate. Scatter sesame seeds and green onion on top.
Step 9
Serve immediately with steamed rice and your choice of banchan (kimchi, pickled vegetables, etc.).
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast-iron or heavy stainless steel skillet
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
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