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Healthy Korean Beef Belly Skillet

Healthy Korean beef Belly Skillet
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Experience the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine with this Healthy Korean Beef Belly Skillet, a dish that combines tender beef belly with a tantalizing marinade of gochujang, sesame oil, and ginger. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and offers the flexibility to customize it with your favorite vegetables or spice levels. Serve it alongside rice or steamed veggies for a complete, satisfying meal that your family will love!

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

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped ginger, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add sliced beef belly to the marinade ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add marinated beef slices in a single layer. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and crispy.
  4. Flip the beef and add thinly sliced onion; sauté until onions are soft.
  5. Stir in green onion lengths and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

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