Quick Stir-Fried Korean Beef with Scallions and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A fast and flavorful Korean-inspired beef stir fry featuring tender strips of beef with aromatic garlic and scallions. This Korean Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, soy sauce, and brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 stalks scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp (optional) toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Add 8 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering and hot.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to brown but the beef remains tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 4 sliced scallions, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until scallions soften and beef is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.