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Beef Yakiniku

Sizzle Your Dinner with Tender Beef Yakiniku Recipe

Experience the savory-sweet goodness of Beef Yakiniku with this quick and flavorful recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Yakiniku Ingredients
  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak thinly sliced
  • 80 ml low-sodium light soy sauce for gluten-free option, use tamari
  • 0.5 tbsp gochujang or substitute with sriracha
  • 1 tbsp mirin can substitute with a mix of sake and sugar
  • 2 tsp minced ginger fresh is best
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp of garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil no substitutions recommended
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil e.g., avocado or rapeseed oil
  • 4 tbsp light brown sugar can use granulated sugar as alternative
To Serve
  • to taste sesame seeds for garnish
  • 4 servings boiled rice to complement the dish
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber adds freshness
  • 1 cup chopped tomato for additional freshness

Equipment

  • wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cast-iron skillet
  • plastic wrap
  • oven-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, minced ginger, garlic powder, sesame oil, neutral oil, and light brown sugar.
  2. Slice the flank or skirt steak thinly against the grain and add to the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat your wok or cast-iron skillet over high heat for about 15 minutes.
  4. Cook half of the marinated beef in the hot wok for about 3 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and repeat with the remaining steak.
  6. After cooking, garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately with boiled rice and chopped vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness and ensure your pan is hot before cooking.

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