Elevate your dinner game with this flavor-packed Thai Sesame Beef recipe, a quick and easy stir-fry that's perfect for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. Tender slices of beef sirloin are marinated in a rich blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and honey, then quickly stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a touch of red chili for subtle heat. The dish is finished with a luscious sesame-scented sauce, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for added texture and brightness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this savory-sweet dish pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice or noodles, making it a crowd-pleasing meal that's both satisfying and simple to prepare. Perfect for Asian-inspired dinner ideas and lovers of bold, vibrant flavors!
In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch together until smooth. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss to coat. Allow it to marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Set aside for thickening the sauce later.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, ginger, and red chili. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the marinated beef into the skillet in a single layer. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
Lower the heat to medium. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and stir to combine. The sauce will begin to thicken and coat the beef.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and half of the sliced scallions over the beef. Toss everything together and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with the remaining scallions.
Serve immediately over cooked jasmine rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Calories |
2708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 139.7 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2917 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 153.9 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2350 mg | 50% | |
*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.