Description
Mouthwatering beef teriyaki brings Japanese culinary tradition to home kitchens with simple ingredients and quick preparation. Sizzling meat glazed in sweet-savory sauce creates a delicious meal you can master in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl to create a robust teriyaki marinade.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by dissolving cornstarch in water, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat with vegetable oil, allowing it to shimmer before adding beef slices.
- Sear beef until each slice develops a rich, golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki marinade into the skillet, allowing it to bubble and infuse the meat with deep, savory flavors.
- Gently incorporate the cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thick consistency that clings perfectly to the beef.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the teriyaki beef to a serving platter.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Plate alongside steamed white rice or crisp vegetables to complete the meal.
Notes
- Select lean beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak for tender, quick-cooking results.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Marinate beef for 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor absorption and meat texture.
- Swap beef with chicken, tofu, or tempeh for versatile protein options catering to different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg