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Sliced teriyaki beef steak arranged on plate with rice, drizzled with sauce and garnished for teriyaki beef steak recipe

Teriyaki Beef Steak Recipe

Emily Wilson
Discover our foolproof Teriyaki Beef Steak Recipe with authentic flavors and step-by-step instructions. Master this Japanese classic in under 30 minutes tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Japanese-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the steak:

  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil like canola or vegetable
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

For the teriyaki sauce:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar mixed with 2 teaspoons apple juice sake substitute
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry

Instructions
 

Prep the steak:

  • Remove steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
    Raw sirloin steak being patted dry with paper towels and seasoned for teriyaki beef steak recipe

Make the teriyaki sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar mixture, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Once simmering, add the cornstarch slurry and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
    Homemade teriyaki sauce simmering in saucepan with whisk and ingredients for teriyaki beef steak recipe

Cook the steak:

  • Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Place steak in the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes without moving. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare (adjust time for desired doneness).
    Sirloin steak searing in hot cast iron skillet with visible crust forming for teriyaki beef steak recipe

Glaze the steak:

  • Lower heat to medium and pour half the teriyaki sauce over the steak. Flip the steak to coat both sides, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly. Remove steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
    Teriyaki sauce being poured over seared steak with sauce bubbling and caramelizing in pan for teriyaki beef steak recipe

Slice and serve:

  • Cut steak against the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange on a plate, drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
    Sliced teriyaki beef steak arranged on plate with rice, drizzled with sauce and garnished for teriyaki beef steak recipe

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 375 kcal
  • Protein: 32g
  • Fat: 23g (Saturated Fat: 8g)
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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