Spicy Korean-Style Beef Stir Fry with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A vibrant stir fry featuring tender strips of beef tossed with garlic, scallions, and a spicy gochujang glaze for a savory kick. This Korean-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 28 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 350 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: 8 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz thinly sliced flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves minced garlic
4 stalks sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth.
Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 5: Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get a sear, then stir-fry for another 2 minutes until beef is cooked through.
Step 6: Toss in 4 sliced scallions and cook for 1 minute until slightly wilted.
Step 7: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top, and serve immediately with steamed rice.