Description
Beef teriyaki brings Japanese-inspired flavors to home kitchens with minimal ingredients and quick preparation. Juicy beef strips glazed in a sweet-savory sauce offer a delightful meal you can confidently create in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 1 lb (454 grams) beef (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2 minutes.
- Introduce beef slices to the hot pan, allowing each side to caramelize and develop a rich, golden-brown exterior, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cascade the prepared teriyaki sauce over the seared beef, ensuring each slice is thoroughly coated and glistening with the aromatic mixture.
- Create a slurry by whisking cornstarch with water, then pour into the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thick consistency.
- Immediately remove the skillet from heat to prevent overcooking, preserving the beef’s tender texture.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the surface.
- Plate alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables, serving the teriyaki beef piping hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose lean beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that absorbs the teriyaki sauce perfectly.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and prevent chewy meat that can ruin the dining experience.
- Marinate beef for 30 minutes to 2 hours beforehand to intensify flavor absorption and create a more complex taste profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, maintaining the rich umami flavor without compromising dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg