Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir Fried Beef with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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A quick stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef glazed in a spicy, savory sauce with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for brightness. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 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 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: 5 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, 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 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 tsp sesame oil. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: 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 until the edges are caramelized and the beef is cooked through.
Step 3: Add 3 sliced scallions and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the wok, stir-frying an additional 1 minute until scallions soften and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.