Sesame Beef
Delight your taste buds with this quick and irresistible Sesame Beef recipe, a true weeknight hero bursting with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Tender slices of beef sirloin or flank steak are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce and cornstarch for maximum juiciness, then seared to golden perfection in a hot skillet. A luscious, umami-rich sauce made with hoisin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger wraps each bite in a velvety glaze, while a touch of brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, fresh green onions, and optional red pepper flakes for a fiery kick, this Sesame Beef is perfect served over steamed rice or noodles. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a perfect blend of restaurant-quality flavor and homemade comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Slice the beef into thin, bite-sized strips against the grain for tenderness.
In a mixing bowl, combine the beef strips with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Toss well to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
While the beef marinates, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the marinated beef strips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear the beef for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
Sprinkle the dish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired for a bit of heat.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy your Sesame Beef!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 341 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 2513 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 126.1 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1804 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
