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High-Protein Sesame Flank Steak with Black Pepper — 645 kcal, 76g Protein
Quick answer
One serving of Sesame Flank Steak with Black Pepper has 76 g of protein and 645 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.117 g/kcal, which is exceptionally high-protein. This recipe makes 2 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.
Adapted from slenderkitchen.com
Ingredients (1 serving)
- Beef Coating
- beef flank steak340 g
- salt0.8 g
- ground black pepper0.3 g
- whole wheat flour3.8 g
- Sesame Sauce
- beef broth, low-sodium60 g
- brown sugar, packed6.0 g
- sesame oil7.0 g
- fresh garlic3.0 g
- low-sodium soy sauce8.0 g
- rice vinegar7.5 g
- fresh ginger2.0 g
- Cook & Finish
- olive oil3.5 g
- sesame seeds9.0 g
Instructions
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Beef Coating Slice flank steak into thin strips against the grain. Tip: Partially freezing 15 min makes slicing much easier.
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Beef Coating Toss beef strips with salt, pepper, and whole wheat flour in a bowl.
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Sesame Sauce Measure beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil into a small bowl.
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Sesame Sauce Mince the garlic and ginger.
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Sesame Sauce Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to the sauce bowl.
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Sesame Sauce Whisk sauce ingredients until sugar dissolves; set aside.
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Cook & Finish Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Cook & Finish Add beef in a single layer; do not overcrowd the pan.
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Cook & Finish Sear beef undisturbed 1-2 minutes until browned on one side.
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Cook & Finish Flip and sear the other side another 1-2 minutes.
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Cook & Finish Cook in batches if the pan is too full. Tip: Batching prevents steaming and keeps beef tender.
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Cook & Finish Pour sauce into the pan with all the beef.
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Cook & Finish Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Cook & Finish Cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
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Cook & Finish If sauce is too thin, add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
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Cook & Finish Stir in slurry and cook 30 seconds more until glossy.
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Cook & Finish Turn off the heat.
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Cook & Finish Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top.
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Cook & Finish Transfer to plates and serve hot over steamed rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in Sesame Flank Steak with Black Pepper?+
One serving has 76 g of protein and 645 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.117 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (2 servings) has 151 g of protein total.
Is Sesame Flank Steak with Black Pepper a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.117 g/kcal is exceptionally high-protein. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of Sesame Flank Steak with Black Pepper?+
One serving is 645 kcal. The recipe makes 2 servings, for 1291 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is Sesame Flank Steak with Black Pepper?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the Sesame Flank Steak with Black Pepper recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from slenderkitchen.com, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.