Korean-Inspired Spicy Beef and Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Tender marinated beef strips cooked with a spicy soy-garlic glaze served over fluffy white rice with crunchy scallions. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, pairs flank 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 410 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: 35 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups cooked white rice
3, sliced thin on bias scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until smooth. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring until browned on one side, then stir and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 3: Fluff 2 cups cooked white rice and divide among bowls. Top each bowl with the spicy beef, then garnish with 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful crunch.