Savory Beef Yakiniku: Quick Japanese Grilled Flavor Explosion

Experience the umami-rich flavors of Beef Yakiniku, a quick and delicious Japanese grilled dish.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Marinade

1/4 cup low-sodium light soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
2 tablespoons gochujang or sriracha
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon minced ginger or garlic paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder or paste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon neutral oil like avocado or rapeseed
2 teaspoons light brown sugar to taste

Beef

1 pound flank or skirt steak thinly sliced

For Cooking

2 tablespoons neutral oil e.g., avocado or rapeseed

For Serving

4 cups boiled rice
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

mixing bowl
wok or skillet
Whisk

Method

Marinate

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until smooth.
Thinly slice the beef against the grain and marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Cook

Preheat your cooking surface over high heat until smoking.
Cook marinated beef in batches for about 3 minutes per side until caramelized and browned.

Serve

Sprinkle sesame seeds over cooked beef and serve immediately over rice, with cucumber and tomato on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the beef up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

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