Sesame Beef
Tender beef strips stir-fried with a savory sesame sauce, garlic, and ginger, served over steamed rice for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil to marinate and stir-fry
- 1 tbsp cornstarch for coating beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 green onions green onions thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Add sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine and let sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Return beef to skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Cook for another minute until heated through.
- Serve immediately garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over steamed rice.
Notes
You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak. Serve with steamed broccoli or snap peas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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