Classic Beef Yakiniku with Soy and Garlic Sauce

25 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onion.
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onion.
  3. 3In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onion.
  4. 4Add the toasted sesame seeds and mix well.
  5. 5Add the toasted sesame seeds and mix well.
  6. 6Add the toasted sesame seeds and mix well.
  7. 7Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  8. 8Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  9. 9Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  10. 10Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the beef marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the grill.
  11. 11Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the beef marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the grill.
  12. 12Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the beef marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the grill.
  13. 13Place a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  14. 14Place a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  15. 15Place a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  16. 16Lightly grease the surface with a thin layer of sesame oil.
  17. 17Lightly grease the surface with a thin layer of sesame oil.
  18. 18Lightly grease the surface with a thin layer of sesame oil.
  19. 19Using tongs, remove the beef slices from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
  20. 20Using tongs, remove the beef slices from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
  21. 21Using tongs, remove the beef slices from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
  22. 22Grill or sear the beef in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
  23. 23Grill or sear the beef in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
  24. 24Grill or sear the beef in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
  25. 25Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side until caramelized and slightly charred.
  26. 26Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side until caramelized and slightly charred.
  27. 27Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side until caramelized and slightly charred.
  28. 28Arrange the cooked beef on a platter, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
  29. 29Arrange the cooked beef on a platter, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
  30. 30Arrange the cooked beef on a platter, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
  31. 31Serve hot with steamed rice, lettuce leaves (optional for wrapping), and a side of kimchi.
  32. 32Serve hot with steamed rice, lettuce leaves (optional for wrapping), and a side of kimchi.
  33. 33Serve hot with steamed rice, lettuce leaves (optional for wrapping), and a side of kimchi.

Ingredients

  • 450 g thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin works best)
  • 450 g thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin works best)
  • 450 g thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin works best)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Steamed white rice
  • Steamed white rice
  • Steamed white rice
  • Fresh lettuce leaves optional, for wrapping
  • Fresh lettuce leaves optional, for wrapping
  • Fresh lettuce leaves optional, for wrapping
  • Kimchi
  • Kimchi
  • Kimchi
  • Thinly sliced green onions for garnish
  • Thinly sliced green onions for garnish
  • Thinly sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

Large Mixing BowlWhiskTongsGrill pancast-iron skillettabletop grillServing platter