Spiced Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender beef strips coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce with crisp vegetables. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 1 large, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until browned on one side, then stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium julienned carrot, and 3 sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and beef is well coated with sauce.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving.