Spicy Korean-Style Beef Steak Stir-Fry with Sesame and Scallions
A quick stir-fried beef steak with bold Korean flavors, toasted sesame, and fresh scallions for a satisfying low-carb meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 23 minutes, pairs flank steak, sesame oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 10 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 3, sliced thinly scallions
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp (optional) erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 10 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp erythritol (optional), and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the pan, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 4: Add the marinated steak in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the meat is browned and cooked through.
- Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced scallions and cook for an additional 1 minute to soften.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately over steamed cauliflower rice or on its own.








