Stir-Fried Beef with Kimchi
By David PazmiñoPublished on September 11, 2007
Time
1 hour
Yield
Serves 4 as a main dish with rice
Ingredients
4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar plus an additional 1 teaspoon12 ounces flank steak, cut into 2-inch wide strips with grain, then sliced across grain into ⅛-inch-thick slices½ cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup kimchi (from 16-ounce jar), chopped into 1-inch pieces4 ounces mung bean sprouts (about 2 cups)5 scallions, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces, white and light green pieces quartered lengthwise
Before You Begin
Kimchi varies in heat level and flavor. If possible, avoid products with a strong fish or shrimp flavor, which can overpower the beef. If the kimchi is made from green cabbage rather than napa cabbage, extend the cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes.
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sugar in medium bowl. Add beef, toss well, and marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour, stirring once. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining tablespoon sugar, chicken broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch in medium bowl. Combine garlic, ginger, and 1 teaspoon oil in small bowl.
- Drain beef and discard liquid. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add half of beef to skillet in single layer, breaking up any clumps. Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute, then stir and continue to cook until beef is browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer beef to clean bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet and repeat with remaining beef. Rinse skillet clean and dry with paper towels.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil to now-empty skillet and heat until just smoking. Add kimchi and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Add bean sprouts and stir to combine. Push vegetables to sides of skillet to clear center; add garlic-ginger mixture to clearing and cook, mashing with spatula, until fragrant, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir to combine garlic-ginger mixture with vegetables. Return beef, any accumulated juices, and scallions to skillet and stir to combine. Whisk sauce to recombine, then add to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened and evenly distributed, about 30 seconds. Transfer to serving platter and serve.
Time
1 hourYield
Serves 4 as a main dish with riceIngredients
Test Kitchen Techniques
Ingredients
Test Kitchen Techniques
Ingredients
Test Kitchen Techniques
Why This Recipe Works
For a stir-fry with well-browned, tender, and savory beef, just follow these guidelines. Start with full-flavored flank steak. Marinate the beef in soy sauce to ensure that each slice is well seasoned. Use a large skillet and cook in batches to get the best browning. Add aromatics such as ginger and garlic at the last minute to prevent them from scorching.
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