Quick Stir-Fried Korean Beef with Scallions and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A speedy stir fry with thinly sliced beef, scallions, and a savory soy-sesame sauce that comes together in under 20 minutes. This Korean-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs thinly sliced flank steak, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 8 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Let rest for 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
Step 4: Add 4 sliced scallions and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stir-frying for another minute until scallions are slightly wilted but still bright green.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef, and toss gently before serving with steamed rice or noodles.