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Easy Beef Teriyaki

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This Easy Beef Teriyaki is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender beef slices in a rich, sweet, and savory teriyaki sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice or noodles with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal!

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 500 g (1 lb) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (or rice vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or additional sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

For Garnish (Optional):

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

🥩 Prepare the Beef:

  1. Marinate the Beef:
    • In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch.
    • Toss until the beef is evenly coated and set aside while preparing the sauce.

🍯 Make the Teriyaki Sauce:

  1. Mix Sauce Ingredients:

    • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, mirin, honey, ginger, and garlic.

  2. Prepare the Slurry:

    • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside for thickening the sauce.

🔥 Cook the Beef:

  1. Sear the Beef:

    • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the marinated beef and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through.
    • Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

  2. Make the Sauce:

    • Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the same skillet.
    • Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry.
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.

  3. Combine Beef and Sauce:

    • Return the cooked beef to the skillet.
    • Toss to coat the beef evenly in the sauce.

🍽️ Serve:

  1. Garnish and Serve:

    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

  2. Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve over white or brown rice, or with noodles.
    • Add a side of steamed broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Make It Spicy: Add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Vegetarian Option: Substitute beef with tofu or a mix of stir-fried vegetables.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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