Description
Firecracker Beef is a tantalizing dish that delivers a bold explosion of flavors with every bite. Tender strips of marinated flank steak are saut?ed to perfection and infused with spicy red pepper flakes, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. This quick recipe is not only visually appealing but also customizable with your favorite vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Beef: Slice flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Place in a zip-top bag, pour marinade over the beef, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Heat Your Pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Saut? the Beef: Remove beef from marinade (reserve marinade) and cook in batches for about two minutes until browned.
- Add Marinade: Pour reserved marinade into the pan after removing cooked beef and simmer for three minutes until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return cooked beef to the skillet with chopped green onions. Toss until heated through and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg