Action-Packed Korean Beef Stir Fry with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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A bold and spicy Korean-inspired stir fry featuring tender beef strips coated in a sweet and fiery gochujang sauce, served over steamed rice. This Korean-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sirloin beef strips, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb sirloin beef strips
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger
3 sliced green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
4 cups, cooked steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger until smooth.
Step 2: Add 1 lb sirloin beef strips to the sauce and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering, then add the marinated beef strips in a single layer and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Toss in 3 sliced green onions and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Serve the spicy beef stir fry over 4 cups cooked steamed jasmine rice and sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds on top for a nutty crunch.