Saturday, September 26, 2009

Korean Beef Rice Bowl

Yield
Makes 4 servings

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

Preparation
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.

Nutritional Information
Calories:664 (24% from fat)
Protein:33g
Fat:18g (sat 5)
Carbohydrate:90g
Fiber:3.7g
Sodium:626mg
Cholesterol:57mg
Calcium:42mg

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