Spicy Gochujang Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice

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Thinly sliced beef quickly stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 30 minutes pairs minced garlic, grated ginger, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak and set aside. Mix in a small bowl 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the sliced steak to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until beef is browned but still tender.
  5. Step 5: Toss in 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 green bell pepper sliced into strips, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until just tender but crisp.
  6. Step 6: Pour the gochujang soy sauce mixture over the beef and peppers, tossing for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir fry and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sliced scallions.
  8. Step 8: Serve immediately over 4 cups steamed jasmine rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Gochujang Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spicy Gochujang Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep minced garlic from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Gochujang Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spicy Gochujang Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Spicy Gochujang Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice?

Korean beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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