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Beef Yakiniku

Delicious Beef Yakiniku: Quick Japanese Flavor at Home

Enjoy this Quick Beef Yakiniku recipe, a high-protein Japanese dish perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 lb Flank or Skirt Steak Choose well-marbled cuts for maximum tenderness and flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Light Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Adjust the amount for preferred heat level.
  • 2 tbsp Mirin Use a mix of sake and sugar if mirin is unavailable.
  • 1 tbsp Minced Ginger Fresh is best.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or Garlic Paste Switch to fresh garlic for bolder flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Use toasted sesame oil for extra richness.
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil Ideal for cooking due to high smoke point.
  • 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar White sugar is a suitable substitute.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Boiled Rice Pick your favorite variety.
  • 1 cup Chopped Cucumber Fresh veggie for contrast.
  • 1 cup Chopped Tomato Fresh veggie for contrast.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Grill or large wok

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a bowl, combine low-sodium light soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, minced ginger, garlic powder, sesame oil, neutral oil, and light brown sugar to create a fragrant marinade. Add thinly sliced flank or skirt steak, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally up to 24 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
  2. While the beef is marinating, heat your grill or a large wok over high heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Once the cooking surface is hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for about 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized.
  4. After cooking, plate your Beef Yakiniku alongside the boiled rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add chopped cucumber and tomato. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best tenderness, slice the steak against the grain. Let it marinate longer for a more intense flavor.

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