Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Garlic and Gochujang

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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A fiery and savory stir fry featuring thinly sliced beef tossed with garlic and Korean chili paste for bold, regional Korean flavors. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, 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 350 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: 20 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz thinly sliced flank steak, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the beef and toss to coat evenly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for fresh flavor and crunch.
Step 6: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.