Spicy Korean Beef Stir Fry
A quick and flavorful Japanese-inspired stir fry made with spicy Korean chili flakes and sticky beef.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef (sirloin), sliced
- ●1 tablespoon spicy Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ●1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- ●2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute.
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and spicy Korean chili flakes.
- 8
Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- 9
Return the beef to the skillet and cook until the sauce has thickened and the beef is coated, about 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Serve hot and garnish with additional green onions if desired.
- 11
Cook to an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare beef.