Stir-Fried Korean Beef with Spicy Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with vegetables and tossed in a bold, spicy sesame sauce. This Korean-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 3 sliced green onions
• 1 medium julienned carrot
• 1 medium sliced bell pepper
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions to the skillet; stir-fry together for 2 more minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fry and toss to combine. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.