Description
Experience the bold flavors of Korean beef, featuring tender marinated strips that sizzle with savory sweetness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Beef:
- – In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
- – Add the sliced flank steak to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Heat Up Your Pan:
- – Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- 3. Sear the Beef:
- – Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add marinated beef to the pan.
- – Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned but still tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 4. Construct Your Sauce:
- – In the same skillet, add any leftover marinade along with a splash of water if needed.
- – Bring to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- 5. Combine Everything:
- – Return cooked beef to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce for another minute until heated through.
- 6. Garnish and Serve:
- – Transfer Korean beef onto plates or bowls and top with freshly sliced green onions.
- – Serve hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg