Korean Beef and Paprika Stir-Fry
Sogogi paprika-bokkeum stir-fries soy-and-sesame-marinated beef strips with julienned bell peppers of mixed colors. The peppers lose just enough moisture over heat to concentrate their natural sweetness, which balances the salty soy marinade on the beef. Two cloves of garlic provide background aroma, but the seasoning is intentionally spare so the ingredients themselves lead the flavor. The dish's vivid reds, yellows, and greens make it as visually striking on the plate as it is straightforward to cook.
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Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice beef and marinate in soy sauce and sesame oil.
- 2
Julienne the bell peppers.
- 3
Stir-fry garlic in a hot pan, then add the beef.
- 4
Add the bell peppers and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
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