Description
Sizzling beef teriyaki brings Japanese-inspired flavors right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Juicy marinated beef glazed in a sweet and savory sauce promises a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 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 cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
Aromatics and Oils:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garnish:
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a mixing vessel to create a vibrant teriyaki base.
- Create a smooth cornstarch solution by thoroughly blending cornstarch with water until completely dissolved.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, reaching approximately 375°F.
- Sear beef pieces quickly, ensuring each side develops a rich golden-brown crust, about 2-3 minutes total.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the sizzling beef, allowing ingredients to meld and develop deep flavor profiles.
- Introduce the cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and facilitate sauce thickening within 1-2 minutes.
- Monitor sauce consistency until it reaches a glossy, coating texture that clings perfectly to the meat.
- Remove from heat and generously sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions as a fresh, aromatic garnish.
- Present the teriyaki beef alongside steamed rice or tender noodles for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Boost umami flavor by marinating beef for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance depth and tenderness.
- Opt for lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak to reduce fat content while maintaining juicy texture.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or using low-sugar alternatives like monk fruit sweetener for diabetic-friendly version.
- Create gluten-free variation by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg