Irresistibly Easy Savory Beef Teriyaki Recipe for Weeknights
Try this Easy Savory Beef Teriyaki Recipe, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Bowl
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak Thinly sliced against the grain
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Can substitute with sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Choose low sodium for a healthier option
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Honey is a sweet alternative if needed
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar White vinegar can work as a substitute
- 1 tablespoon mirin optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil Add more vegetable oil if needed
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice or noodles Base for the dish
- 1 cup sliced green onions Fresh garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Optional garnish
Instructions
How to Make Easy Savory Beef Teriyaki
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and stir to coat.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and keep stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with extra sesame oil before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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