Sesame-Glazed Beef with Mixed Vegetables

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Beef stir-fried in a sweet-savory sesame sauce with crisp-tender vegetables for a quick, satisfying meal. This Korean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add 1 pound thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli) and stir-fry for 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Pour sauce over beef and vegetables, stirring to coat. Cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sesame-Glazed Beef with Mixed Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sesame-Glazed Beef with Mixed Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef sirloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sesame-Glazed Beef with Mixed Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sesame-Glazed Beef with Mixed Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sesame-Glazed Beef with Mixed Vegetables?

Korean one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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