Description
Experience the bold and savory flavors of Healthy Korean Beef Belly Skillet, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Korean cuisine to your table in under 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features tender beef belly infused with a rich marinade of gochujang, ginger, and sesame oil, creating perfectly caramelized edges that are sure to please everyone. Whether served over steamed rice, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or enjoyed with noodles, this versatile dish is great for weeknight meals or entertaining guests. Packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable to suit your taste preferences, it’s a family-friendly option that guarantees satisfaction.
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, combine finely chopped ginger, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Marinate sliced beef belly in the mixture for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear marinated beef belly for 3–4 minutes on each side until crispy.
- Add sliced onions and green onions to the skillet; stir-fry for an additional 2–3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg