Description
Craving something savory, sweet, and packed with bold flavor? This sesame beef recipe delivers sticky glaze, tender meat, and bold umami in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or impressive takeout-style dinners at home.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak), thinly sliced against the grain
3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or Gochugaru
Instructions
1. Toss thinly sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Combine remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, rice vinegar, water, and garlic in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high. Sear beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy.
4. Pour sauce into pan and let it bubble and thicken, stirring to coat all beef.
5. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
6. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
Use sirloin or stir-fry beef if flank steak isn’t available.
Try honey instead of brown sugar for a lighter glaze.
For a fusion twist, serve in tacos or over a grain bowl.
Great with stir-fried veggies or a cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sesame beef, stir fry, Asian beef, quick dinner, easy beef recipe