Beef Teriyaki (Japanese Family Recipe)
This homemade teriyaki beef tastes even better than takeout, and it's SO easy to make. The teriyaki sauce is only 4 ingredients. Whip them together, marinate sliced beef overnight, and grill the next day for extra flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
For Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sake
- 1 cup mirin
- 1 cup Japanese soy sauce
For Teriyaki Beef
- 1 lb flank steak
Instructions
- The night before you grill, combine all the marinade ingredients in a large, deep sided skillet.
- Bring the marinade to a boil and simmer for about 5-10 minutes to boil off the alcohol.
- Meanwhile, slice the flank steak into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Let the marinade cool to room temperature. Pour half of the mixture into a container with your sliced beef to marinate overnight in the fridge.
- The remaining half of the marinade is for teriyaki sauce. Whenever you are ready to make the sauce, bring the liquid to a simmer again in a skillet over stovetop.
- Keep simmering for about 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to a shiny glaze, almost the consistency of maple syrup. Remember that this glaze will thicken slightly as it cools.
- If making ahead of time, store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.
- After the beef has marinated overnight, it's ready to grill. Preheat your grill and remove the beef from the marinade.
- Grill on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes per side. Remember cook times will vary depending on how thinly you were able to slice your steak.
- Plate your beef with rice, spooning the teriyaki sauce on top, and serve! Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave.