Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Chinese steak, where tender beef meets a savory-sweet marinade of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering, this dish promises to be a showstopper. With its mouthwatering aroma and vibrant colors, your family and friends will be clamoring for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- Place the flank steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak and massage to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (overnight is ideal).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
- Sear the marinated steak strips for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and caramelized.
- Drizzle with additional sesame oil and toss in green onions just before removing from heat.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg