Korean-Style Stir Fried Beef with Dates
A sweet and savory stir fry made with marinated beef, fermented Korean chili flakes, and caramelized dates.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb (450g) beef (sirloin or ribeye)cut into thin strips
- ●1 cup (120g) datespitted and sliced
- ●2 tbsp (30ml) light soy sauceor to taste
- ●1 tsp (5g) fermented Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)or to taste
- ●2 tbsp (30ml) cooking oil (vegetable or peanut oil)for stir frying
Instructions
- 1
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the sliced dates to the skillet and cook until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add the light soy sauce and fermented Korean chili flakes to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 5
Return the beef to the skillet and stir to combine with the soy sauce and chili flakes.
- 6
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- 7
Serve the Korean-Style Stir Fried Beef with Dates hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.