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Beef Yakiniku

Savory Beef Yakiniku: Quick & Delicious Japanese Flavor

Quick and delicious Beef Yakiniku recipe that brings the flavors of Japan to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce (Low-Sodium) Tamari works well for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Red Chili Paste) Sriracha can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Honey can be an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger Use ginger powder if fresh isn’t available.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 tsp fresh garlic = ½ tsp powder.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil No substitutes recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil Avocado or Rapeseed oil works well.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish.
  • 1 pound Flank or Skirt Steak Thinly sliced against the grain.

Equipment

  • wok
  • Medium bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, minced ginger, garlic powder, sesame oil, neutral oil, and light brown sugar until well-combined and the sugar is dissolved.
Marinate the Steak
  1. Thinly slice flank or skirt steak against the grain and add to the marinade, ensuring well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat the Pan
  1. Preheat your wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Warm a serving bowl in the oven.
Cook the Steak
  1. Add half of the marinated beef to the hot wok for 3 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the warm bowl and repeat with remaining steak.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle sesame seeds over cooked beef and serve hot with steamed rice and fresh chopped cucumbers and tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to slice the steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and allow for sufficient marination time to enhance flavor.

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