Savory Beef Yakiniku: Your Quick Japanese Grill Fix

Enjoy quick and flavorful Beef Yakiniku, a deliciously simple Japanese dish that brings savory-sweet notes to your dinner table.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 46

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Marinade

80 ml Low-Sodium Light Soy Sauce Provides savory base for umami flavor.
0.5 tbsp Gochujang Adds a spicy kick.
1 tbsp Mirin Balances the marinade with sweetness.
2 tsp Minced Ginger Brings warmth.
0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances flavor.
4 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Sweetens and complements savory notes.
1 tbsp Sesame Oil Infuses nutty richness.
1 tbsp Neutral Oil Ideal for cooking.

Beef

750 g Flank or Skirt Steak Thinly sliced against the grain for tenderness.

Serving Suggestions

2 cups Boiled Rice Complements the dish.
1 cup Fresh Vegetables Garnish with cucumber and tomato.

Equipment

Grill
Medium-sized Bowl

Method

Preparation Steps

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, minced ginger, garlic powder, sesame oil, neutral oil, and light brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
Add thinly sliced beef and coat well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your grill over high heat for about 5 minutes.
Grill marinated beef for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
Remove from grill, let it rest, then serve with rice and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the beef for 24 hours. Cook in batches on a hot grill for perfect sear.

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