Description
Sticky Hoisin Beef is a flavorful and quick Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender slices of flank steak coated in a sweet and savory hoisin-based sauce. Combining garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this dish delivers a perfect balance of richness and zest. Served with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce and Seasonings
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnishes
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Cook the Beef: Begin by heating the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced flank steak in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Finish Cooking the Beef: Return the beef to the skillet and toss thoroughly in the sauce to coat evenly. Continue cooking and stirring for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the sauce becomes sticky and glossy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle with the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, ideally with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
- For extra texture, add thinly sliced bell peppers or snap peas during the sauce simmering step.
- You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak for similar results.
- Adjust the honey amount to control sweetness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred to reduce saltiness.
- Leftovers reheat well and taste great in wraps or rice bowls.
