Spicy Korean-Style Beef Stir Fry with Mushrooms and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Thinly sliced beef sautéed quickly with earthy mushrooms and vibrant scallions in a spicy, savory gochujang sauce for a fast and flavorful meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, shiitake mushrooms, scallions 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, thinly sliced against the grain sirloin steak
8 oz, sliced shiitake mushrooms
4 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound thinly sliced sirloin steak and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just browned but not fully cooked through.
Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms and 4 stalks 2-inch scallion pieces to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms soften and beef is cooked through.
Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the ingredients. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil.
Step 5: Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving hot with steamed rice or noodles.