Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender beef marinated in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Slice the Beef: Start by slicing your beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Marinate the Beef: Place the thinly sliced beef in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, longer for more flavor.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated beef, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add the leftover marinade to the pan, let it simmer and cook until thickened.
- Serve It Up: Serve the beef teriyaki over steamed rice or noodles and drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
Notes
For added nutrition, include vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. Marinate longer for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg