Spicy Stir-Fried Korean Beef with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Quick stir-fried Korean-style beef with a spicy garlic and scallion sauce, ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, 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 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 beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
5, minced garlic cloves
4 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp gochujang, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef along with any excess marinade to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, breaking up clumps, until beef is browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Toss in 4 stalks green onions cut into 2-inch pieces and stir-fry for another minute until scallions are slightly wilted but still vibrant.
Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.