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Sesame Beef
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4.65 from 17 votes

Sesame Beef

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. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Chinese Recipes
Cuisine: Beef
Keyword: Sesame Beef
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz (230g) 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

Instructions

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

Serving: 2people | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g