Air Fryer Korean Beef

This quick and easy Asian inspired dish is gluten-free and a perfect post work out recipe to keep your wellness goals in line. 

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Ingredients:

  • 1 beef Flank Steak (about 1 pound)
  • Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds (optional)
Rub:
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sliced sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup dates, pitted
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Gochugaru chili flakes (Korean red pepper flakes)
Sweet Potatoes:
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
Slaw:
  • 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Cooking:

  1. Combine rub ingredients. Spray Flank Steak with cooking spray; season with rub. Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Place steak in air fryer basket. Cook 20 minutes or for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, combine rice vinegar, onion, dates, coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, oil and chili flakes in blender container. Cover; process until smooth, scraping sides of container as needed. Set aside.
  3. Let steak rest 5 to 10 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°F to 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium. Carve steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
  4. Place sweet potatoes and water in microwave-safe container. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 6 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
  5. Combine cabbage, carrots, kimchi and lime juice in large bowl. Toss gently to coat. Let stand or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours.
  6. Place steak, sweet potatoes and half of sauce in large bowl. Toss gently to coat. Plate with slaw; sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds, as desired. Serve remaining sauce, as desired.

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Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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