Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Beef Brisket with Bean Sprouts
The Perfect Match of Crispy Bean Sprouts and Chewy Beef Brisket! The Ultimate Stir-fried Beef Brisket and Bean Sprouts Recipe, Perfect as a Side Dish or Bar Snack.
Introducing a popular dish that’s easy to make at home yet loved by everyone: Stir-fried Beef Brisket with Bean Sprouts. The delightful combination of chewy beef brisket and crisp bean sprouts creates a dish that’s perfect as a side for rice or an impressive bar snack. It’s also a dish that’s sure to impress your guests. The key to this stir-fry is to cook quickly over high heat to maintain the bean sprouts’ crispiness. Make your weekend meals more abundant with this simple yet delicious recipe.
Main Ingredients- Beef brisket (chadolbagi) 300g
- Bean sprouts 300g
- Red chili pepper 1
- Green chili pepper 1
- Green onion 1 stalk
Beef Brisket Marinade- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Sake (for cooking) 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin) 2 Tbsp
- Chili oil 1 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Pepper, a pinch
Stir-fry Sauce- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Pepper, a pinch
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Sake (for cooking) 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin) 2 Tbsp
- Chili oil 1 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Pepper, a pinch
Stir-fry Sauce- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Pepper, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim any unsightly parts from the fresh bean sprouts. Place them in a bowl and gently rinse them by swishing them in water 3-4 times. This helps to remove dirt and any loose skins. (Tip: To easily remove skins, fill the bowl with water, place the bean sprouts in, and gently agitate them.)
Step 2
You can stir-fry the beef brisket as is, but if it’s been frozen, lay it on paper towels and gently press to remove any excess blood for a cleaner taste. Once the blood is removed, combine the beef brisket with all the marinade ingredients and mix well. Let it marinate for a short while.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a little chili oil. Add the sliced green onion and minced garlic, stir-frying until their fragrance is released. Once fragrant, add the marinated beef brisket. Using chopsticks, gently separate the slices as they cook. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook, as beef brisket can become tough.
Step 4
When the beef brisket is almost cooked, add the oyster sauce and stir quickly to combine. Immediately add all the bean sprouts. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry rapidly, ensuring the bean sprouts remain crisp – this is the key!
Step 5
Add the julienned red and green chili peppers for color and stir-fry briefly. Finally, sprinkle generously with sesame seeds and a pinch of pepper to finish. (Tip: You can add a little sesame oil if you like, but it’s often omitted to let the chili oil’s flavor shine.)
Step 6
Transfer the well-stir-fried beef brisket and bean sprouts to a serving plate. Sprinkle with a bit more sesame seeds for a beautiful presentation. Your delicious Stir-fried Beef Brisket with Bean Sprouts is now ready!
Step 7
For a spicier flavor, using chili oil for stir-frying is recommended. However, if you’re cooking for children or prefer a milder taste, you can use regular cooking oil instead of chili oil, or stir-fry the beef brisket first without chili oil before adding the sauces.