Korean-style Sweet and Sour Beef (탕수소고기)

탕수소고기 (Korean-style Sweet and Sour Beef) is a popular Korean Chinese dish that features tender beef in a sweet and tangy sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among many.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Korean Chinese Beef Sweet And Sour
Korean-style Sweet and Sour Beef (탕수소고기)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Place the beef slices in a bowl and coat them with cornstarch.
  2. Dip the cornstarch-coated beef into the beaten eggs.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the beef until crispy. Set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté the garlic, bell pepper, and onion until fragrant.
  5. Add the pineapple chunks, ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar to the pan. Stir to combine.
  6. Return the crispy beef to the pan and toss to coat with the sweet and sour sauce.
  7. Serve the 탕수소고기 hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl Whisk Cutting board Knife

Tools

Tongs Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the 탕수소고기 with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra tanginess, add a splash of rice vinegar to the sweet and sour sauce.

Cost

$15