Spicy Korean-Inspired Low Carb Beef Stir Fry with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A quick and spicy beef stir fry flavored with gochujang, garlic, and toasted sesame for a satisfying low carb meal. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin beef strips, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Woks that get real sear at home → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb sirloin beef strips with 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef strips and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium julienned zucchini to the wok. Stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, tossing to combine. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

Related recipes