Hot Korean Beef, Rice & Cucumber Salad Bowl

31m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Slice cucumbers thinly and toss with 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional), and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
  2. 2In a hot pan, add ⅓ cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp brown sugar replacement, ¼ cup beef broth, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1½ tbsp grated ginger and stir until thickened.
  3. 3Coat sliced beef with 2 tbsp cornstarch, ½ tsp salt and pepper.
  4. 4Sear beef in a hot pan for 45 seconds on the first side and 30 seconds on the second, working in batches.
  5. 5Toss the beef with the sauce for 30-45 seconds.
  6. 6Serve the beef over rice with the cucumber salad and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1.75 lb top sirloin
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar replacement
  • 0.25 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed in equal parts cold water
  • 2 pcs English cucumbers
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 3 pcs green onions

Equipment

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