Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli

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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 ready in about 27 minutes pairs broccoli florets, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
  5. 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.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli?

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 broccoli florets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli?

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 Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli 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 Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli?

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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