Sweet and Savory Glazed Beef Chunks
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Beef sirloin or chuck Cut into 1-inch pieces, pat dry before searing
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce Low sodium preferred
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar Packed
- 2 tbsp Mirin Can substitute with rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar
- 1 tbsp Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger Grated
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch For slurry
- 2 tbsp Water Cold, for slurry
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil For pan-frying
- 3 cups Cooked white rice For serving
- 0.25 cup Scallions Sliced
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds Toasted
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl to create the glaze base.
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces in a single layer.
- Sear the meat for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
- Pour the glaze base over the seared meat in the skillet, reducing the heat to medium. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- Remove from heat. Serve immediately over cooked white rice, garnished with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.