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Korean-Style Beef

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By Esther Samson

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Servings: 2 servings Preparation: 30-35 minutes. Cook time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 55 minutes.
A quick and flavorful Korean-style ground beef served in Boston lettuce leaves with crunchy cucumbers. A fresh, balanced dish packed with umami flavor.
Cuisine styles
  • Asian cuisine
  • Fusion cuisine
  • Korean-inspired
Categories
  • Main dish Lunch
  • wraps
Cooking method
  • Fry

Ingredients

300 g beef ribeye, thinly sliced

1 apple, grated

30 ml (2 tbsp) Gochujang paste

1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce

30 ml (2 tbsp.) brown sugar

30 ml (2 tbsp) sesame oil

1 green onion, cut into chunks

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

1 small piece of ginger, coarsely chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame seeds

1 yellow onion, cut into strips

A few leaves of Boston Gen V lettuce

1 Gen V English cucumber, cut into sticks

1/2 cup sushi rice

1 green onion, chopped to garnish

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Place apple, chopped green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang paste and sesame oil in a blender. Mix well.
  2. Place the meat in a bowl, add the sauce mixture. Add the yellow onion and sesame seeds. Mix well. Leave to marinate for a few hours or overnight.
  3. In a saucepan, add the rice and a cup of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or cook according to rice cooking instructions.
  4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the beef with the marinade and onions. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until the beef is cooked.
  5. Top the beef with the green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with the rice, lettuce leaves and cucumbers.

Keywords

  • Korean beef
  • Boston lettuce
  • lettuce wraps
  • Asian cuisine
  • healthy meal
  • cucumber
  • gluten-free
  • low carb

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