Savor Delicious Beef Yakiniku: Quick Japanese Grilling Magic

Experience the delightful flavors of Beef Yakiniku, a quick and savory Japanese dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Beef

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 330

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Marinade

80 ml Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
0.5 tbsp Gochujang Substitute with sriracha if needed.
1 tbsp Mirin Can be swapped with rice vinegar.
2 tsp Minced Ginger Powdered ginger may be used.
0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used.
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Neutral Oil e.g., avocado or rapeseed.
4 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Swap with coconut sugar for less refinement.

For the Beef

750 g Flank or Skirt Steak Thinly sliced against the grain for tenderness.

To Serve

2 cups Boiled Rice
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For garnish.
1 cup Chopped Cucumber
1 cup Chopped Tomato

Equipment

Wok or Frying Pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Yakiniku

Prepare Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, minced ginger, garlic powder, sesame oil, neutral oil, and brown sugar until smooth.
Marinate Steak: Thinly slice the steak and marinate in the mixture for 2 hours.
Preheat Pan: Heat your wok or frying pan over high heat for about 5 minutes.
Cook Steak: Sear the marinated beef in batches for around 2-3 minutes until browned.
Garnish/Serve: Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Slice against the grain for tenderness. Marinate for at least 2 hours for maximum flavor penetration.

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