Stir-Fried Korean Beef with Gochujang and Sesame Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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A quick stir-fry of thinly sliced beef in spicy-sweet gochujang sauce served over fragrant sesame rice for a satisfying Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, 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 520 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 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 stalks, sliced scallions
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cups cooked white rice
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until smooth.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 3 sliced scallions, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Serve the beef over 2 cups cooked white rice, sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.