Quick Stir-Fried Korean Beef with Spicy Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with garlic and coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, served with steamed rice for an easy Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sirloin 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 490 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain sirloin steak
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, sliced thin green onions
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
2 cups, for serving steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak to the skillet, spreading in a single layer. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef browns but remains tender.
Step 4: Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the beef and toss well to coat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over 2 cups steamed jasmine rice, garnished with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.