Spicy Korean-Style Garlic Beef Stir Fry with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Quick stir fry featuring tender strips of beef coated in a spicy garlic sauce, balanced with fresh scallions and a hint of sweetness. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, vegetable 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering hot. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get a good char, then stir-fry for another 2 minutes until browned but still tender.
Step 2: Push the beef to the side, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Mix in 2 tbsp Gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar, tossing everything together to coat the beef evenly with the spicy sauce.
Step 4: Add 4 sliced scallions and cook for another 2 minutes until scallions soften slightly but remain bright green.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry before serving.