Homemade Beef Teriyaki – A Sweet & Savory Weeknight Favorite
A fast and flavorful Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender beef slices glazed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
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1/4 cup mirin
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2 tbsp sake
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
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1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
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1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
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In a small pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
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Mix cornstarch and water; stir into sauce and simmer until slightly thickened. Set aside.
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Slice beef thinly and marinate with 2–3 tbsp of the sauce for at least 15 minutes.
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Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Sear beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
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Return all beef to pan, pour in remaining sauce, and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes more.
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Drizzle sesame oil, garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot.
Notes
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Freeze beef briefly before slicing for better precision.
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Substitute mirin with rice vinegar + sugar if needed.
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Great for meal prep and bento lunches.