Spicy Korean-Style Beef Stir Fry with Sesame and Gochujang

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, garlic, and sesame seeds, served with crisp vegetables for a quick Korean-inspired dinner. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 julienned medium carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry together with the beef for 2 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir fry, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then toss in 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.