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Sticky Sesame Beef: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tenderness

Sticky Sesame Beef: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tenderness Awaits

Sticky Sesame Beef offers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Beef stew meat or sirloin or substitute with flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch essential for tenderizing
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil can substitute with canola or peanut oil
  • 1/3 cup Low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water or beef broth beef broth preferred
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) fresh for best potency
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon White sesame seeds or black sesame seeds for contrast
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions (chopped) or chives as a milder alternative
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice or quinoa/brown rice as substitutes

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sticky Sesame Beef
  1. Cut your beef stew meat or sirloin into bite-sized cubes and toss with cornstarch. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, and sear the beef cubes for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add soy sauce, brown sugar, water or broth, garlic, and ginger. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Combine remaining cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then add to the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the seared beef to the skillet and toss in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to coat.
  6. Serve the beef over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Toss beef well in cornstarch to enhance tenderness and sauce stickiness. Adjust sauce to taste before combining with beef. For added spice, consider red pepper flakes or sriracha.

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