Sesame Beef
Sesame Beef is a delightful dish that features tender, seared beef strips enveloped in a rich sesame sauce, complemented by vibrant vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its savory flavors and delightful crunch from toasted sesame seeds, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the flank steak and gathering other items.
- Marinate the beef: Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Add beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the marinated beef in batches until browned (about 2 minutes per side).
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add bell peppers and broccoli to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp (about 3 minutes).
- Combine: Pour in any remaining marinade and toasted sesame oil. Stir well and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg