Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with a spicy garlic sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds for a bold Korean-flavored dish. This Korean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs sirloin 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 3, 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: 8 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain sirloin steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, sliced thinly scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss to coat and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering and hot but not smoking.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Add the marinated beef strips in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned on all sides and cooked through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced scallions for freshness.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.