Tender Beef Jeon (Korean Pan-Fried Steak)
Tender and Delicious Beef Jeon, a Kid-Favorite
Made some delicious beef jeon with freshly bought sirloin. It’s a perfect side dish or a special treat!
Ingredients
- Beef for Jeon (Sirloin or Top Round recommended) 1 pack (approx. 200-300g)
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup All-purpose flour (approx. 100g)
- A pinch of Herb salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the beef for jeon. The beef in the photo is sirloin, which is imported and frozen. Using tender cuts like sirloin or top round will yield a more delicious result.
Step 2
Place the frozen beef slices on paper towels to thaw naturally while simultaneously removing any excess blood. Thoroughly draining the blood is key to enjoying a clean flavor without any gamey smell.
Step 3
Sprinkle herb salt evenly on both sides of the beef slices after draining the blood for seasoning. If you don’t have herb salt, you can use a little regular salt and pepper. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
Step 4
In a wide bowl, crack 3 eggs and whisk them well to prepare the egg wash. In another shallow dish, place 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
Step 5
Coat each seasoned beef slice evenly with a thin layer of all-purpose flour on both sides. Be careful not to apply too much flour, as it can make the jeon feel heavy or pasty.
Step 6
Dip the flour-coated beef slices into the whisked egg wash, ensuring they are fully coated on both sides. You can gently shake off any excess egg mixture.
Step 7
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Carefully place the egg-coated beef slices one by one into the hot oil. Cooking over high heat can burn the outside before the inside is cooked through, so maintain a gentle heat. Pan-fry each side until golden brown and cooked through. Once both sides are beautifully golden, your delicious beef jeon is ready to serve!
