Korean Beef Stir Fry Food

STIR-FRIED KOREAN BEEF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the soy, mirin or honey, and cornflour paste. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Season the beef and sear in batches, then remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Fry the garlic and chilli, then add the spring onions and beansprouts, and stir-fry for 2 mins.
• Return the beef to the wok and add the spinach along with the sauce. Keep stir-frying for another 2-3 mins until the spinach has wilted. Serve sprinkled with the sesame seeds and some rice, if you like.

KOREAN VEGETABLE-BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Slice beef across the grain into bite-size strips. (If beef is partially frozen it is easier to slice).
• Combine green onions, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seed, red pepper flakes, sugar and pepper; add meat and marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Drain meat, reserving marinade.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to reserved marinade, mixing well.
• Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat; add 1 tablespoon oil, then add carrots and stir fry 3 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower slices and stir-fry 2 minutes (until vegetables are crisp-tender). Remove vegetables and keep warm.
• Add remaining oil to pan.
• Add half the beef to hot pan and stir-fry 2-3 minutes (until brown). Remove beef and stir-fry remaining meat. Return all meat to pan.
• Stir marinade a little and pour into skillet or wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the vegies. Cover and cook 1 minute.
• Serve over hot rice.

KOREAN BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Marinate the Beef: In a large bowl, add the beef and all the marinade ingredients. Toss well and marinade for 10 minutes, while prepping all the other ingredients.
• Make the Sauce: Make the sauce by whisking all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Cook: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet then add the onion and carrot and cook for 1 minute over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the prepared beef and spread it out as much as possible. Let it sear, without touching them for 2 minutes and then toss. Cook for another minute, tossing as necessary.
• Finish & Serve: Stir in the sauce and mix until combined. Add the green onions and toss. Drizzle with sesame oil and remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over cooked rice.

KOREAN BEEF NOODLES

Steps:

• Soak the noodles in warm water to soften, 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and snip into pieces with kitchen shears. Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, the garlic, brown sugar and vinegar in a bowl. Put the beef in another bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the onion and 1 teaspoon salt and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add the beef and stir-fry until just cooked through. Transfer to a bowl. Rinse and wipe out the skillet, return to the heat and add 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Add the mushrooms and carrots; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add the noodles and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture and stir-fry 1 minute; add 1/3 cup water and cook until the noodles are just tender, 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the beef. Wipe out the skillet, return to the heat and add the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Add the spinach and the remaining soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add to the beef and toss.

KOREAN BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine mirin, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spread steak out in the pan and cook until seared on one side, about 1 minute. Add garlic, jalapeno and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bean sprouts and spinach (the pan will be very full). Pour the mirin mixture into the pan and stir gently until the sauce thickens and the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro and sesame oil. Serve topped with sesame seeds (if using).

KOREAN GROUND BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Gently fluff with a spoon and keep warm.
• While the rice is cooking, combine scallion whites, vinegar, and salt for the pickled scallions in a small bowl. Set aside to pickle while you start the stir-fry.
• Heat 1/2 of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Combine 1/2 of the soy sauce with sesame oil and sugar in a small bowl; whisk until well blended. Pour over vegetables in skillet and toss to coat. Remove vegetable mixture from the skillet and keep warm.
• Heat remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef; cook and stir in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in remaining soy sauce.
• Ladle rice into bowls. Top with beef, vegetables, and pickled scallions. Sprinkle with scallion greens and drizzle Sriracha over top.