Description
Savor the delectable Japanese-inspired easy beef teriyaki, a sizzling symphony of sweet and umami flavors. Tender meat glazed with rich sauce promises a culinary journey that delights your senses and transports you to the heart of Tokyo’s street food scene.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (500 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or additional sugar)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Tenderize sliced beef by coating with cornstarch and soy sauce, allowing the mixture to marinate for 5-10 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and texture.
- Create a vibrant teriyaki sauce by whisking together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a separate bowl, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Preheat a large skillet or wok with vegetable oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface for rapid meat searing.
- Swiftly stir-fry the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes, aiming for a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a slightly rare interior. Transfer the partially cooked meat to a temporary plate.
- Deglaze the same skillet by pouring in the prepared teriyaki sauce, allowing it to simmer and develop deeper flavors.
- Introduce a cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring continuously to achieve a glossy, thickened consistency that clings perfectly to the meat.
- Reintroduce the seared beef to the enriched sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coating and finishing the cooking process for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the teriyaki beef over steamed rice or tender noodles, garnishing with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Enhance meat tenderness by slicing beef against the grain, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes every bite incredibly soft.
- Prevent sauce from becoming too thick by gradually adding cornstarch slurry and stirring constantly, which helps maintain a silky, glossy consistency.
- Swap beef with chicken, tofu, or tempeh for a versatile dish that accommodates different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium soy sauce and adjusting sugar levels, making this recipe more heart-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg