Korean-Style Spicy Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

A quick stir fry with tender beef strips tossed in a spicy, savory sauce alongside crisp vegetables, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 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 420 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, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 3, sliced diagonally scallions
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• for serving cooked white rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and toss well to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same pan, add 1 large julienned carrot and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the pan along with 3 sliced scallions. Stir everything together for 1 minute to combine and heat through.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately over cooked white rice and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.