Description
A straightforward recipe for making classic beef teriyaki at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the sliced beef in a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over the beef. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Reserve the remaining marinade.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Remove the beef from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove cooked beef and set aside.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and slowly whisk it into the simmering marinade. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Toss to coat the beef evenly with the thickened sauce.
- Remove from heat. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For best results, slice the flank steak after partially freezing it for about 30 minutes.
- If you do not have sake, you can substitute it with dry sherry or use an equal amount of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: beef teriyaki, teriyaki sauce, flank steak, Japanese beef, easy stir fry