Sesame Beef

Chinese Sesame Beef

One of the easiest ways to cook beef is Asian stir-fries. All you have to do is to prep the ingredients, heat up your wok, skillet or pan, do a few quick stirs and the dish is ready.

It really doesn’t get any easier than that. An example is this absolutely delicious sesame beef that takes me 15 minutes to make.

Asian stir-fries come together in practically 10-20 active minutes most of the time, and it’s one of the easiest cooking techniques ever – not to mention the amazing results!!

Cook’s Tips

To get restaurant quality tender, smooth, silky pieces of beef, marinate the sliced beef with cornstarch. This process seals the moisture in the beef and makes it so tender after it’s cooked.

Sesame oil is the secret ingredient in this recipe as it lends the super aromatic—and mouthwatering—toasted sesame flavors in the sesame beef.

What Is the Best Beef to Use?

If you are pressed for time, you can buy pre-sliced, unseasoned flank steak at supermarkets. If you don’t eat beef, you can replace it with chicken, sliced thinly and you will have an equally delightful dish.

Eating (very) good and homemade Chinese or Asian stir-fries are quicker and easier than you think, not to mention cheaper and much healthier than eating out or takeout.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 280 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Garlic Mushroom Bok Choy

Vegetable Chow Mein

Shrimp Fried Rice

Asam Pedas Fish

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Sesame Beef

Servings 2 people

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Sesame Beef – the easiest and crazy delicious beef stir-fry. Tender and juicy with a killer soy sesame brown sugar sauce. So good you’ll want seconds. 

Calories 280 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 8 oz. flank steak, sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 stalks green onion cut into 2-inch length
• white sesame seeds for garnishing

Marinade:

• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce optional

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Directions

1. 1
   Marinade the beef with all the Marinade ingredients. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2

   Heat up a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the sesame oil, swirl to coat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic or when they turn light brown. Add the beef and stir continuously, for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the red bell pepper, chili flakes, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and water. Cook until the sauce slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add the scallion, do a few quick stirs, dish out, top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Sesame Beef

Amount Per Serving (2 people)

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 68mg23%

Sodium 1031mg45%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 26g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Chinese Recipes

Cuisine: Beef

Keyword: Sesame Beef