Spicy Korean-Style Beef Stir Fry with Sesame and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A quick and flavorful Korean stir fry featuring tender beef strips infused with garlic, sesame, and a spicy gochujang glaze. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, sesame oil, garlic cloves 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 beef sirloin
2 tbsp sesame oil
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3, sliced thinly green onions
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
1 medium, julienned carrot
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 2 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Mix well and marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking slightly. Add the marinated beef along with 1 medium julienned red bell pepper and 1 medium julienned carrot. Stir-fry vigorously for 4-5 minutes until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper and 3 sliced green onions into the wok. Toss everything together for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.