Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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A bold stir fry featuring tender strips of beef tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce with crisp vegetables and sesame seeds. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced against the grain sirloin steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
1 medium julienned carrot
1 sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
3 sliced green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Add 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak and toss to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef strips and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry before serving with steamed rice or noodles.