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Beef Yakiniku

Savory Beef Yakiniku: Quick Japanese Grilling Delight

Beef Yakiniku is a flavorful Japanese grilled beef dish that delivers bold tastes in minimal time, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 750 g Flank or Skirt Steak sliced against the grain for tenderness
  • 80 ml Light Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 0.5 tbsp Gochujang adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Mirin can be replaced with rice vinegar mixed with sugar
  • 2 tsp Minced Ginger or ginger paste
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder or 1 tsp of garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or vegetable oil for a lighter finish
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil essential for high-heat cooking
  • 4 tbsp Light Brown Sugar or granulated sugar/honey as a substitute
To Serve
  • Sesame Seeds for garnish and crunch
  • Boiled Rice to enjoy your Beef Yakiniku over
  • Chopped Cucumber adds refreshing crunch
  • Tomato adds vibrant color to your plate

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Beef Yakiniku
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, minced ginger, garlic powder or paste, sesame oil, neutral oil, and light brown sugar until well combined.
  2. Add the sliced flank or skirt steak to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat your grill or wok over high heat for about 5 minutes until it's very hot.
  4. Grill or stir-fry the marinated beef slices in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked and caramelized.
  5. Serve the Beef Yakiniku hot over boiled rice, garnished with sesame seeds, cucumber, and tomato.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate wisely but do not exceed 24 hours to avoid a mushy texture. Always preheat your cooking surface to achieve the best caramelized finish.

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