Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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Thinly sliced beef and crisp broccoli florets are tossed in a savory-sweet spicy sauce for a quick and satisfying stir fry. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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: 12 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
4 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2, sliced green onions
1 tbsp (optional, for garnish) sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pan, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
Step 5: Return the beef to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over. Stir fry together for another 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving immediately.