Description
A sweet and savory Korean beef dish that is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) beef (flank, ribeye, or sirloin), very thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1½ tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp grated pear or apple
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice the beef very thinly against the grain.
- Toss with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, grated pear or apple, and cornstarch.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef in single layers for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and caramelized.
- Serve over steamed rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a taco filling.
Notes
For best results, partially freeze the beef before slicing. This recipe is versatile and can be used in various dishes like tacos or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Searing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg