Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Beef with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Quick stir-fried beef with a spicy gochujang glaze, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh scallions for a vibrant Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 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 340 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 340 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
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
4, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 5: Toss in 4 sliced scallions and 1/2 tsp black pepper; stir-fry for an additional 1 minute.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or noodles.