Description
Discover the delightful flavors of our Healthy Korean Beef Belly Skillet, a quick and easy dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Korean cuisine right to your table. In just 22 minutes, you can whip up tender beef belly pieces perfectly caramelized to crispy perfection. The marinade, featuring gochujang and toasted sesame oil, infuses each bite with a rich, savory depth that is both comforting and exciting. This dish is incredibly versatile; serve it over steamed rice, in fresh wraps, or alongside crisp vegetables for a wholesome meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons Korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, toasted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound beef belly (skinless, sliced into 2 to 3-inch pieces, about 1/8-inch thick)
- 1 small onion (sliced thinly after halving)
- 4 green onions (cut into 2-inch lengths, plus extra for topping)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix finely chopped ginger, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and black pepper until smooth.
- Marinate sliced beef belly in the mixture for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated beef belly pieces for about 5-6 minutes per side until crispy.
- Add sliced onions around the beef during cooking and include green onions in the last few minutes.
- Serve hot on a platter topped with extra green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg