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Beef Yakiniku

Savory Beef Yakiniku: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner

Beef Yakiniku is a delicious, quick dinner that combines savory flavors with thinly sliced beef and a soy-based marinade.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang can be substituted with sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Ginger fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or Garlic Paste can use fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
Beef
  • 1 pound Flank or Skirt Steak cut into thin slices against the grain
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil such as avocado or rapeseed

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, minced ginger, garlic powder or paste, sesame oil, neutral oil, and light brown sugar until well combined.
  2. Add the thinly sliced flank or skirt steak to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Heat a wok or skillet over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add half of the marinated beef to the pan in a single layer. Sear for about 3 minutes, then stir and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
  5. Remove the beef and repeat with the remaining beef. Transfer cooked beef to a pre-warmed serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.
  6. Serve immediately with boiled rice and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, marinate beef for 24 hours. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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