Stir-Fried Korean Beef with Sesame and Scallions

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with a savory-sweet Korean-inspired sauce, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh scallions for a vibrant, easy dinner. This Korean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth to create the sauce.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced scallions and 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.

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