Spicy Korean-Style Beef Stir Fry with Gochujang

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with a spicy, savory gochujang sauce, complemented by crunchy vegetables for bold Korean flavors. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
3 stalks, sliced green onions
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger until smooth. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and 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 browned but still tender.
Step 3: Add 1 julienned carrot, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry together for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and beef is fully cooked.
Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.