Description
Tender beef slices marinated in a sweet, savory, and spicy blend of soy sauce, sugar, pear, and garlic, then seared to perfection. A quick, crowd-pleasing dish with restaurant-quality flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) beef top sirloin or ribeye
1 cup soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup grated pear or apple
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste, optional)
1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water, for sauce)
Instructions
Thinly slice beef against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, pear, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and Gochujang
Add beef and mix well; marinate for 30-60 minutes
Heat a skillet over high heat with 1 tbsp oil
Cook beef in a single layer until seared and charred (3-4 minutes), shaking pan to prevent sticking
Add marination liquid; reduce heat to medium
Cook until liquid thickens (2-3 minutes); stir in cornstarch slurry
Simmer until sauce becomes glossy
Serve immediately, optionally with steamed rice and kimchi
Notes
Use a nonstick skillet for easier browning
Add蔬菜 (carrots, mushrooms) to the pan during cooking for a complete meal
Marinate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor
Gochujang can be omitted or replaced with a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean