Korean Beef Rice Bowl

Top rice with stir-fried beef and vegetables for a quick, Asian-inspired supper that's delicious and satisfying. If you can't find toasted sesame seed, stir regular sesame seed in a frying pan over low heat until golden, 1 minute.

Yield:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1. 1 pound fat-trimmed beef flank steak
2. Korean marinade
3. 3/4 pound green beans, rinsed
4. 1 carrot (1/4 lb.), peeled
5. 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
6. 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
7. 2 teaspoons sugar
8. Salt
9. 1 tablespoon salad oil
10. 1/2 cup fat-skimmed beef broth
11. 6 cups hot cooked rice
12. 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
13. 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed

Directions

1. Rinse beef, pat dry, and cut across the grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices about 3 inches long. In a small bowl, mix beef with 1/4 cup Korean marinade.
2. Remove and discard bean stem ends and strings. Cut beans diagonally in 3-inch lengths. Cut carrot into matchstick-size pieces about 3 inches long.
3. In a 14-inch wok or 12-inch frying pan over high heat, mix 1/2 cup water, beans, and carrot. Cover and stir occasionally just until tender to bite, about 3 minutes. Drain; immerse in cold water. Drain when cool. In a bowl, mix with vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and salt to taste.
4. Place wok over high heat; when hot, add salad oil. Add beef with liquid in bowl; stir until meat is no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Add remaining marinade and broth to pan; stir until boiling.
5. Scoop rice into bowls; add beef and sauce, then vegetables and seasonings. Sprinkle with onions and sesame seed.

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