# Classic Beef Yakiniku with Soy and Garlic Sauce

Classic Beef Yakiniku is a quintessential Japanese dining experience featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory soy and garlic sauce, then seared to perfection on a hot grill or skillet.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Grill pan
- cast-iron skillet
- tabletop grill
- Serving platter

## Source

- Original video: https://thehungrygoddess.com/classic-beef-yakiniku-with-soy-and-garlic-sauce/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/600b7f10-0237-4c49-9519-af72f14cbf1b
- Extracted: 2025-05-19

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