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.

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.

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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