Sweet and Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crunchy vegetables in a sweet and spicy Korean-style sauce served over steamed rice. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, 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 520 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 medium julienned carrot
1 thinly sliced red bell pepper
2 sliced green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
4 cups prepared 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, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to make the sauce.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper to the pan, continuing to stir-fry for 2 more minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top.
Step 7: Serve immediately over 4 cups prepared steamed white rice.