Description
Savor Japan’s classic beef teriyaki with this simple, mouthwatering dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. Succulent beef strips glazed in a sweet and tangy sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 1 lb (453.6 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 sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Aromatics and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together a vibrant marinade combining soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, mirin, minced garlic, grated ginger, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Dust sliced beef thoroughly with cornstarch, ensuring each piece receives an even, light coating.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for the meat.
- Carefully place coated beef into the hot pan, allowing each slice to develop a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Cascade the prepared marinade over the browned beef, stirring continuously to coat and infuse flavors.
- Create a quick slurry by blending water with additional cornstarch, then pour into the skillet to help the sauce transform into a glossy, rich glaze.
- Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer, watching as the sauce gradually thickens and clings to the beef.
- Once the sauce reaches a perfect consistency, remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions.
- Plate over steamed rice or tender noodles, presenting a delectable teriyaki dish bursting with asian-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Dust beef with a light, even layer of cornstarch to create a crispy exterior and help the sauce cling perfectly to each slice.
- Adjust the sweetness and heat by tweaking honey and red pepper flakes to match your personal taste preferences.
- Choose tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak for the most succulent and quick-cooking teriyaki beef experience.
- Replace rice with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to make this dish keto-friendly and lower in carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg