Korean beef in lettuce Recipe

Name: Korean beef in lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 x beef, sirloin steak 2.5cm/1in thick, thinly sliced against the grain; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon black pepper ground; 1 tablespoon chili bean sauce; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 2 inches ginger knob,grated; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 2 x onions spring,fined sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 x lettuce round soft leaved; 2 tablespoons chili bean sauce

Servings: persons

2 x beef, sirloin steak 2.5cm/1in thick, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon black pepper ground
1 tablespoon chili bean sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon rice wine
2 inches ginger knob,grated
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 x onions spring,fined sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 x lettuce round soft leaved
2 tablespoons chili bean sauce

1
Mix the spring onions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice wine, soy sauce, chilli bean or sweet chilli sauce, pepper and sugar, stirring well to dissolve the sugar.
2
Add the beef, coating it well and leave to marinate for an hour or longer.
3
Gently remove the leaves from the lettuce, wash and drain on a paper towel, and chill until ready to serve.
4
Make the sauce: mix the soy and chilli sauce in a small bowl.
5
Heat a heavy frying pan until hot and sear the beef over a high heat for 1 or 2 minutes, leaving it still pink in the middle.
6
Scatter with sesame seeds and serve on a warm plate with hot rice and the chilled lettuce cups.
7
Spoon a little rice on to a lettuce leaf, add a slice or two of spicy beef and a little soy chilli sauce, rollup and eat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 x beef, sirloin steak 2.5cm/1in thick, thinly sliced against the grain, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 tablespoon black pepper ground, and more.

Yes, Korean beef in lettuce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Korean beef in lettuce

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Variations & substitutions

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