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Beef Yakiniku

Savory Beef Yakiniku: Quick Japanese Delight at Home

Discover the delight of Beef Yakiniku, a quick Japanese dish featuring grilled beef with savory-sweet marinade, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium light soy sauce Tamari can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste) Sriracha or chili paste can substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons mirin A splash of rice vinegar mixed with sugar can work as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger Ginger paste can be used for convenience.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder/paste Fresh garlic provides a stronger taste if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Use in moderation.
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar White sugar or coconut sugar can be used as substitutes.
For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank or skirt steak Sirloin or ribeye are excellent alternatives.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (e.g., avocado, rapeseed) Any light cooking oil will do.

Equipment

  • Wok
  • mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Yakiniku
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until well combined and the brown sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the thinly sliced flank or skirt steak to the bowl and ensure each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your wok over high heat until slightly smoking.
  4. Shake off excess marinade from half of the beef slices and sear in the hot wok for about 3 minutes until a crust forms. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until browned.
  5. Transfer the cooked steak to a warm serving bowl and repeat with the remaining beef.
  6. Once all beef is cooked, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice and fresh chopped vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure your wok is very hot to achieve proper caramelization and avoid overcrowding during cooking.

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