Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Korea with this Healthy Korean Beef Belly Skillet. This dish highlights tender, marinated beef belly, seared to perfection for crispy edges and a juicy center. Infused with traditional Korean ingredients like gochujang and gochugaru, it delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this skillet recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 22 minutes! Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless beef belly
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small onion
- 4 green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ginger, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and black pepper.
- Add sliced beef belly to the marinade; let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated beef in a single layer for about 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Flip beef and cook for an additional few minutes until fully cooked.
- Add sliced onions and green onions; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the beef for longer if time allows. Customize by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini.