Spicy Korean Beef Stir Fry

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A quick stir fry featuring half a pound of thinly sliced beef with a spicy-sweet Korean gochujang glaze and crisp vegetables. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, 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 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Serves 2 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add 8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, tossing to coat well. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 julienned red bell pepper, 1 julienned carrot, and 3 sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and beef is cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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