Sesame Beef (Recipe)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is more accessible.

Slice beef flank steak against the grain into 1/4” (5 mm) pieces.

Marinate beef in Shaoxing wine, salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup cornstarch.

Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chicken broth, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic; stir to combine.

Add the beef back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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