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Easy Beef Teriyaki

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  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

An easy and delicious beef teriyaki recipe featuring tender slices of beef in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
  2. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add sliced beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  8. Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
  • Flank steak or sirloin are great cuts for this recipe.
  • For extra vegetables, add steamed broccoli or snap peas.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg