Korean-Style Spicy Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Tender strips of beef marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce, quickly stir-fried with onions and scallions for a flavorful Korean-inspired main dish. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 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 320 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3, minced garlic cloves
3, sliced into 2-inch pieces green onions
1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through. Toss in 3 sliced green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.