Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Begin by thinly slicing the boneless ribeye against the grain, ideally about 1/8 inch thick. Place the sliced beef in a mixing bowl along with half of the yellow onion, which should also be thinly sliced. Toss these ingredients gently to combine.
- In a blender, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, cracked black pepper, Asian pear, garlic, and minced ginger. Blend these ingredients until smooth, creating a luscious marinade. Pour the marinade over the beef mixture and stir gently until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Cover the beef and marinade mixture with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, or preferably, overnight for maximum flavor penetration.
- After marinating, heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of the marinated beef to the skillet and spread it out evenly. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining vegetable oil along with the rest of the marinated beef. Spread it out and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Combine the cooked beef from both batches in the skillet.
- Transfer the cooked beef to a serving platter and top generously with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Notes
Slice the ribeye against the grain for maximum tenderness and always use fresh garlic and ginger for optimal flavor. Marinate for at least 6 hours for best results.
