Description
Savory beef teriyaki brings Japanese culinary magic to home kitchens with minimal effort. Glazed tender meat strips deliver sweet and umami flavors that dance perfectly over steamed rice, making weeknight dinner dreams deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (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 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together a vibrant blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, reaching approximately 375°F.
- Carefully add beef slices to the hot pan, searing each side until a rich golden-brown crust forms, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the sizzling beef, thoroughly coating each piece and stirring continuously.
- Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and transform into a glossy, thick glaze that clings to the meat.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions for added texture and freshness.
- Plate the teriyaki beef immediately over steamed rice or tender noodles, ensuring the sauce remains warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Perfectly slice beef against the grain to ensure tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and prevent tough, chewy pieces.
- Choose high-quality, thinly sliced beef like sirloin or flank steak for maximum flavor absorption and quick cooking.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes to match personal heat preferences without compromising the sauce’s balanced profile.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg