Description
A delicious and nutritious Korean-inspired dish featuring marinated beef belly and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Beef belly, thinly sliced
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Garlic, minced
- Ginger, grated
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- Natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
- Non-alcoholic mirin alternative
- Fresh vegetables (sliced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, shredded carrots, zucchini)
- Fresh spinach or baby bok choy
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Neutral cooking oil (like avocado or grapeseed oil)
Instructions
- Slice the beef belly against the grain into pieces about 1/4-inch thick. Trim excessive fat, if desired, and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, gochujang, natural sweetener, and mirin alternative. Whisk until smooth, add beef belly, toss to coat, cover, and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Slice the onion, bell peppers, and zucchini into thin strips. Halve or quarter the mushrooms and julienne the carrots.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of oil, then the marinated beef in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onions and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add bell peppers and mushrooms, cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
- Return beef and any juices to the skillet, stir in remaining marinade, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach or bok choy and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Divide among serving plates and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Great meal prep option; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg