Description
Savory beef teriyaki brings Japanese culinary magic to home kitchens with minimal effort. Succulent marinated beef combines sweet and umami flavors, creating a quick weeknight dinner perfect for adventurous cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey (or additional sugar)
- 2 tbsps mirin (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Marination Preparation: Coat beef slices with soy sauce and cornstarch, allowing the meat to absorb flavors while assembling the teriyaki sauce.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, mirin, honey, ginger, and garlic in a mixing bowl, creating a complex flavor profile for the teriyaki glaze.
- Cooking Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring a hot surface for optimal meat searing.
- Beef Searing: Cook marinated beef pieces for 2-3 minutes per side, developing a caramelized golden-brown crust that locks in savory flavors.
- Sauce Transformation: Deglaze the skillet with prepared teriyaki sauce, incorporating cornstarch slurry to create a glossy, rich coating that clings perfectly to the meat.
- Final Touches: Return beef to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure complete coverage with the luxurious teriyaki glaze, then garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
- Plating: Present the teriyaki beef over steamed rice or noodles, complemented by vibrant steamed vegetables for a complete and visually appealing meal.
Notes
- Maximize Meat Tenderness: Slice beef against the grain to ensure each bite remains soft and easy to chew, preventing tough, chewy textures.
- Control Sauce Consistency: Adjust cornstarch slurry gradually to prevent over-thickening, adding small amounts while stirring to achieve perfect glossy coating.
- Manage Cooking Temperature: Use medium-high heat for quick searing, allowing beef to caramelize without burning, which preserves rich flavor and prevents bitter undertones.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free version, or replace beef with tofu or chicken for alternative protein options that maintain similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg