Korean-Style Flank Steak and Sweet Chili Green Beans
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Take your tastebuds on a pan-Asian trip with thin strips of flank steak marinated in a Korean-style blend of soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and hot peppers, and a Thai-inspired green bean stir fry with sweet chili sauce.
Combine soy sauce, sugar, sherry, garlic, sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a shallow baking dish or a large zip-top plastic bag. Add steak, and coat well with marinade. Cover dish (or seal up the zip-top bag) and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours.
When ready to cook, preheat the broiler on high, and line a large baking sheet with foil.
Place the marinated steak on the prepared baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes on each side to get a medium-rare doneness, or 7 minutes per side to get a medium to medium-well doneness.
Tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain. Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkling of green onions and sesame seeds.
Note: If you'd like to make a sauce for the steak, pour the leftover marinade into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water until smooth. Whisk into the marinade and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and smooth.
Sweet Chili Green Beans
In a large pot of salted boiling water, parboil the beans for 3 minutes, or until bright green. Drain and set aside.
In a large heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium-high heat, cook onion in oil for 3-5 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in chile, ginger, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, and water. Add green beans and toss to coat. Saute for 5-10 minutes, or until the beans are tender and most of the water has evaporated, leaving only a thick sauce.
Serve immediately with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkling of sesame seeds for garnish.
Recipe by Crumb: A Food Blog at https://www.crumbblog.com/?p=3495