Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry with Sesame

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

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Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with bold garlic, ginger, and gochujang sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 28 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 320 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: 8 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Let it marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the beef is browned but still tender.
Step 4: Drizzle 2 tsp sesame oil over the cooked beef and toss to combine. Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles to balance the spicy flavors.