Korean-Style Spicy Beef Stir Fry with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A savory and spicy stir fry combining tender beef strips with garlic, ginger, and a bold gochujang sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for crunch. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, 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 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 20 min Cook: 7 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the beef, toss in 2 sliced green onions, and cook for an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.