1. 1

   Step 1

   In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp mirin, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp grated onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp grated red apple, and 1/2 tsp minced ginger.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Add black pepper to taste to the marinade and mix well.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place 14 oz thinly sliced beef into the bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Let the beef marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to tenderize.

   Timer 30 min
5. 5

   Step 5

   Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice 1/2 a large onion, slice 1/2 a medium carrot into thin diagonal strips, and cut 1 1/2 scallions or shallot stems into pieces.

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   Step 6

   Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add the marinated beef to the hot skillet, spreading it out in a single layer.

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   Step 8

   Sear the beef for 2 minutes without moving it to develop a nice crust.

   Timer 2 min
9. 9

   Step 9

   Flip and stir the beef for another 2 minutes until browned.

   Timer 2 min
10. 10

    Step 10

    Add the sliced onion and carrot to the skillet.

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    Step 11

    Stir-fry the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

    Timer 3 min
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    Step 12

    Toss in the scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

    Timer 1 min
13. 13

    Step 13

    Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds.

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    Step 14

    Serve immediately with steamed rice.

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