Stir-Fried Korean-Inspired Beef with Sweet Chili Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

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Quick stir-fried beef strips tossed in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, served with crisp vegetables for a satisfying Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sirloin beef strips, 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 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 3 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz sirloin beef strips
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp honey
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup sliced bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Add 12 oz sirloin beef strips and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef strips in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup julienned carrot and 1/2 cup sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry with the beef for 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the beef and vegetables, toss to coat, then remove from heat. Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or noodles.