Spiced Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Thinly sliced beef marinated with traditional Korean spices and soy, stir-fried quickly to tender perfection with fresh vegetables. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
3 stalks, sliced green onions
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 small, thinly sliced white onion
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp gochugaru. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 1 small thinly sliced white onion and 1 julienned carrot to the skillet, stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Step 4: Add marinated beef and all marinade juices to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until beef is browned and cooked through.
Step 5: Toss in 3 sliced green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving.