Soy-Ginger Marinated Korean BBQ Beef Stir-Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender strips of beef marinated in a soy-ginger sauce, stir-fried with colorful vegetables for a quick and flavorful Korean-inspired meal. This korean ready in about 50 minutes pairs beef sirloin, thinly sliced, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 3 stalks green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until starting to brown but not fully cooked.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, 1 julienned carrot, and 3 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces to the skillet. Stir-fry together for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and beef is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes over the stir-fry. Toss everything to combine, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying Korean BBQ-style stir-fry.