5 from 18 votes
Sesame Beef
Sesame Beef features thinly sliced flank or skirt steak marinated briefly with Shaoxing wine and spices, quickly pan-seared for a caramelized exterior, and tossed in a thickened savory sauce with soy, vinegar, garlic, and sugar. Toasted sesame seeds garnish the dish, adding nutty flavor and crunch. This beef is best served hot over steamed rice for a balanced, flavorful meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
348 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5 mm) pieces, or skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- sesame seed toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the beef and marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes white preparing other ingredients.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-size bowl and stir to mix well.
- Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat and heat until hot. Add the marinated beef and spread without overlapping. Cook undisturbed until the bottom turns golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip and brown the other side, another minute or so. Turn to low heat. Transfer the beef into a plate and set aside.
- Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely, pour into the pan. Turn to medium heat and bring the sauce to a boil. Stir and cook until the sauce is thickened.
- Turn off the heat and add the cooked beef back. Toss to coat evenly, then sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish.
- Serve hot over steamed rice as a main dish.
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Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute dry sherry for Shaoxing wine and use tamari in place of regular soy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
17.5g
(6%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
14.5g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3.9g
(20%)
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
561mg
(23%)
Potassium
483mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
8.1g
(16%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
22mg
(122%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14.5g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8.1g | 16% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 22mg | 122% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.