One-Pan Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

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A fast and fiery Korean-inspired beef stir fry loaded with colorful vegetables and a spicy gochujang sauce. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs ground beef, 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp gochujang and 3 tbsp soy sauce to the skillet, stirring well to coat the beef evenly.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 large julienned carrot and 1 medium sliced red bell pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced green onions and cook for 1 more minute.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds over the stir fry and serve immediately over 4 cups cooked jasmine rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover One-Pan Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale One-Pan Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with One-Pan Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry?

Korean beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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