Stovetop Korean-Spiced Beef Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Ground beef cooked with a hot and savory Korean-inspired sauce, featuring garlic, chili, and soy for a quick and satisfying meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground beef, sesame oil, garlic cloves 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: 8 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

The wok we’d stir-fry this in → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb 85% lean ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the spices bloom.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 3 sliced green onions for freshness. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Related recipes