Beef Yakiniku Japanese Barbecue (Printable)
Thinly sliced beef grilled in savory-sweet sauce with fresh vegetables for an authentic Japanese experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 pounds ribeye or sirloin beef, thinly sliced
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons mirin
04 - 1 tablespoon sake
05 - 1 tablespoon sugar
06 - 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
10 - 1 green onion, finely sliced
→ Vegetables & Accompaniments
11 - 1 small onion, sliced
12 - 1 bell pepper, sliced
13 - 3.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
14 - 1 zucchini, sliced
15 - Cooked white rice, for serving
# How to Prepare:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame seeds, and sliced green onion in a mixing bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add thinly sliced beef to the marinade, tossing thoroughly to ensure even coating. Let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - Heat grill pan or tabletop grill over high heat until properly hot, approximately 3-5 minutes.
04 - Cook marinated beef slices for 1-2 minutes per side until just cooked through and lightly caramelized, being careful not to overcook.
05 - Grill sliced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini alongside the meat until charred at edges and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
06 - Arrange grilled beef and vegetables on serving plates. Serve immediately with steamed white rice.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in minutes but transforms ordinary beef into something extraordinary
- Cooking at the table turns dinner into an interactive experience everyone gets involved in
02 -
- Pat the beef slightly dry before grilling if the marinade seems too heavy, or it will steam instead of sear
- Crowding the grill drops the temperature fast, so work in batches for the best caramelization
03 -
- Double the marinade and use half as a dipping sauce for the finished dish
- If serving a crowd, set up two grills so everyone can cook simultaneously