Spicy Korean-Style Beef Stir-Fry with Scallions and Sesame

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

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with a spicy gochujang glaze, fresh scallions, and toasted sesame seeds for a bold Korean-inspired dish. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 23 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: 15 min Cook: 8 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 brown sugar
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh, minced ginger
4, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still slightly pink inside.
Step 3: Pour the gochujang sauce over the beef and stir to coat. Add 4 sliced scallions and 2 tsp sesame oil, continuing to stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef and scallions.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.