Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A quick and flavorful stir fry with tender strips of beef, garlic, scallions, and a spicy gochujang sauce. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
4, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef to the wok in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2 minutes to get a good caramelization. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until beef is cooked through but still tender.
Step 4: Add 4 sliced scallions (2-inch pieces) and stir-fry together with the beef for 1 minute until scallions are slightly wilted but still bright green.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.