Stir-Fried Beef with Korean Gochujang and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried quickly with spicy, sweet gochujang sauce and toasted sesame seeds for an authentic Korean flavor punch. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs 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 against the grain beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 stalks, sliced thin green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

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 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp sesame oil over the beef and toss to combine. Remove from heat.
Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced green onions and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.