Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir Fry with Ground Beef and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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A quick and flavorful ground beef stir fry with vibrant vegetables and a spicy gochujang sauce for a satisfying meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, sesame oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (85% lean) ground beef
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 medium red, thinly sliced bell pepper
2 stalks sliced green onions
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onion stalks and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 7: Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles as desired.