Korean-Inspired Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with marinated beef, crisp broccoli, and a spicy-sweet sauce made with gochujang and honey. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, broccoli, garlic 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin
• 2 cups broccoli
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef to the wok and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Return the broccoli to the wok.
4. Step 4: Whisk 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar into the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately over steamed rice.