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Sticky Asian Beef

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This sticky Asian beef is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender beef strips coated in a rich, glossy sauce. Perfect for busy nights, this easy sticky Asian beef recipe delivers sweet, savory, and umami flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Beef strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
  • Soy sauce
  • Hoisin sauce
  • Honey or brown sugar
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Ginger (grated)
  • Sesame oil
  • Cornstarch
  • Water
  • Green onions (chopped)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Black pepper
  • Oil (for cooking)

Instructions

  • Slice beef thinly against the grain and pat dry.
  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey (or sugar), garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  • Lightly coat the beef with cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a wok or pan over high heat.
  • Cook beef quickly until browned and just cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to the sauce to thicken.
  • Return beef to the pan and toss until fully coated.
  • Cook for another minute until the sauce is glossy and sticky.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.Avoid overcrowding the pan—cook in batches if needed.Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or sugar.Add vegetables for a complete meal.