Stir-Fried Korean Beef with Spicy Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, served over steamed rice for a satisfying Korean-inspired dinner. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste), brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 stalks green onions, sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
4 cups steamed white rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth. Add 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until beef is browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 2 sliced green onions, and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately over 4 cups steamed white rice.