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Beef Yakiniku

Savory Beef Yakiniku: Quick, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Delight

Enjoy a quick and delicious Beef Yakiniku, a savory-sweet Japanese dish perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup low-sodium light soy sauce tamari is a great gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste) sriracha can be used if gochujang isn’t available
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger fresh is best for optimal flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder/paste opt for fresh garlic for a stronger taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., avocado or rapeseed) essential for high-heat cooking
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank or skirt steak thinly sliced against the grain for tenderness

Equipment

  • Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Yakiniku
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until well-blended and smooth.
  2. Thinly slice the flank or skirt steak against the grain and marinate it in the prepared mixture for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat your wok over high heat until it begins to smoke lightly.
  4. Sear half of the marinated beef in the hot wok undisturbed for about 3 minutes, then stir-fry until cooked.
  5. Garnish the cooked beef with sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice and fresh vegetable sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Slice the steak thinly against the grain for tenderness. Cook in batches for the best results.

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