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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender strips of beef cooked quickly in a spicy, savory sauce with sesame oil and fresh scallions for a classic Korean stir-fry. This Italian 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 400 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 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
4, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tsp sesame oil. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
Step 4: Toss in 4 sliced scallions and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stir-frying for another 1 minute until scallions are slightly softened.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.