Gingery Marinated Beef Cubes

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 -3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (including tops)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs top round beef or 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • lettuce leaf (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat, shaking pan frequently until golden (about 3 minutes). In a bowl, mix sesame seeds, soy, ginger, garlic, sugar, vinegar, onions, cayenne and 1 T. of the oil. Add meat, stirring to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the next day.
  2. Heat 2 more T. of the oil in a wide frying pan over high heat. Add meat, half at a time, and cook, stirring, until done to your liking when cut (about 2 minutes for medium doneness). Repeat with remaining meat, adding remaining oil as needed.
  3. Serve with toothpicks, or eat the mixture wrapped in lettuce leaves.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

815 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.8g 36% DV
Total Fat 60.1g 77% DV
Carbs 63.1g 23% DV
Fiber 16.1g 58% DV
Sugar 9.3g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1886mg 82% DV
Potassium 1295.3mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 638mcg 71% DV
Vitamin C 35.4mg 39% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 361.5mg 28% DV
Iron 12.5mg 70% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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