Description
Mouthwatering beef teriyaki brings Japanese flavor right to kitchen tables with minimal effort. Home cooks can quickly prepare this savory dish that balances sweet and umami notes while satisfying hunger with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Thickeners and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dust sliced beef with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is lightly coated for enhanced texture and searing potential.
- Craft teriyaki sauce by blending soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger into a harmonious liquid mixture.
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2 minutes.
- Sear beef pieces rapidly for 2-3 minutes, allowing edges to caramelize and develop a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Pour prepared teriyaki sauce into the same skillet, allowing it to bubble and reduce slightly over medium heat.
- Incorporate cornstarch slurry to create a glossy, thickened sauce consistency, stirring continuously for approximately 1 minute.
- Reintroduce seared beef into the sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete and even coating at medium-low temperature.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and beef to absorb sauce’s aromatic profile.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions for visual appeal and added flavor dimension.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or tender noodles, presenting a vibrant and appetizing teriyaki dish.
Notes
- Dust beef lightly with cornstarch to create a delicate protective coating, ensuring juicy and tender meat with a slight crispy exterior.
- Marinate beef for 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness, allowing seasonings to penetrate deeply.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version without compromising the rich umami taste, perfect for those watching salt intake.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace regular soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free cornstarch, making the dish accessible to more dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg