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Beef Teriyaki

Beef Teriyaki: Quick Homemade Bliss for Busy Nights

This Beef Teriyaki recipe delivers quick and flavorful satisfaction, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb Beef Flank Steak Substitute with sirloin or chicken if desired.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium soy sauce if watching salt.
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can substitute this.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced; can substitute with garlic powder.
  • 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger Freshly grated; powdered ginger can be an alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used if necessary.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Olive oil can be used if sesame oil is unavailable.
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Can also use canola or sunflower oil.
For Garnishing
  • 2 Green Onions Can replace with chives or skip if preferred.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Rice or Noodles Brown rice or whole wheat noodles are nutritious options.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by slicing the beef flank steak against the grain into ½-inch strips.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef strips for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the beef in the skillet, stir to coat, and let bubble for about 3 minutes.
  5. Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle green onions over the beef teriyaki.
  6. Plate the beef teriyaki over rice or noodles, drizzling remaining sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate beef for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

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