Crispy Sweet & Sticky Hoisin Beef

Crispy Sweet & Sticky Hoisin Beef

Prep time : 15 minutes

Cook time : 20 minutes

Serves : 4-6 people

Cut : A round steak is a beef steak from the "round", the rear leg of the cow. The round is divided into cuts including the eye (of) round, bottom round, and top round. Also known as the London Broil - ORDER YOURS HERE

INGREDIENTS :

For Crispy Beef :

2-2 1/2 pounds Five Marys Farms round steak

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup corn starch

For Sauce :

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons orange marmalade

1-2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced and chopped

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Juice of an orange

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon cornstarch

For Garnishes :

Chopped green onions

Fresh herbs such as basil or cilantro

More sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Slice the round steak into strips as thinly as possible

2. A partially-frozen steak slices with ease

3. Place the strips into a large bowl and add the baking soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper to the meat

4. Mix thoroughly and let stand for 10 minutes

5. The corn starch will be mixed into the meat just before frying the beef

6. While the steak marinates, whisk all the sauce ingredients together except for the water and cornstarch

7. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat

8. Add the oil

9. Mix the corn starch into the beef and fry in batches, 1-2 minutes per side

10. Once fried, set the steak aside

11. Quickly add the sauce to hot pan, along with the water and cornstarch, and bring to a simmer

12. Add the beef back to the pan and coat with the sauce.

13. Serve over rice, then garnish

Recipes from Five Marys Farms - pastured, all-natural meats from our family to yours

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Enjoy! - from all of us at Five Marys Farms