Ginseng-Infused Korean Beef Stir-Fry with Mushrooms and Bell Peppers

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

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with earthy mushrooms and vibrant bell peppers, enhanced by the subtle herbal notes of Korean red ginseng extract. This Korean recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, Korean red ginseng extract 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 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Korean red ginseng extract
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 medium green bell pepper, julienned
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon Korean red ginseng extract, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger. Marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 julienned red bell pepper, and 1 julienned green bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry together for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 teaspoon sesame oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 chopped scallions over the stir-fry before serving hot with steamed rice or noodles.