Spicy Korean-Style Beef Stir-Fry with Gochujang and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A quick stir-fry featuring tender beef strips tossed with spicy-sweet gochujang sauce and crisp vegetables, perfect over steamed rice. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sirloin beef, 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 480 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain sirloin beef
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, cut into half-moons zucchini
• 3 sliced diagonally green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 4 cups cooked steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium zucchini cut into half-moons. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the beef and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over 4 cups steamed jasmine rice and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.