Korean-Style Spicy Beef Stir-Fry with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with a spicy gochujang glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a quick Korean-inspired dinner. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 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 380 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced across 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 grated ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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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 grated ginger, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 3 thinly sliced scallions, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.