Korean style flank steak - easy beef recipe

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Sirloin is leaner and cheaper than flank steak.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for cooking.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar provides acidity without added sugar.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, and 1/4 cup of sesame oil.

Add 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds to the marinade.

Crush 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the bowl.

Chop 5 scallions (green onions) and add them to the marinade.

Mix the marinade thoroughly.

Transfer the marinade to a gallon-sized zip lock bag.

Slice the flank steak into thirds along the grain, then slice across the grain into thin strips.

Add the sliced flank steak to the marinade and mix well.

Refrigerate the marinated steak for about 2 hours.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add the marinated flank steak to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the steak from the heat and plate it, serving it over white rice.

Reserve some of the cooking juice to pour over the rice.

Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

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