Description
A quick and flavorful Easy Beef Teriyaki made with tender strips of beef simmered in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for serving over rice for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup water, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place sliced beef in a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add soy sauce, brown sugar, 3/4 cup water, garlic, ginger, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry.
- Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- You can substitute chicken or broccoli for a variation.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
