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

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

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with a spicy gochujang glaze, sesame seeds, and fresh scallions for a quick Korean-inspired dinner. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 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: 20 min Cook: 7 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)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add the marinated beef strips in a single layer, cooking without stirring for 2 minutes to develop a sear.
Step 5: Stir-fry the beef for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and serve immediately with steamed rice.