Korean-Style Spicy Beef Stir Fry with Gochujang and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A quick and flavorful beef stir fry featuring tender strips of beef coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 480 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh, minced ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
cooked, for serving, about 4 cups white rice

The wok we’d stir-fry this in → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until well combined.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and stir fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 4: Add the marinated beef and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over cooked white rice and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.