Beef Teriyaki

A cast iron skillet filled with diced, cooked meat garnished with chopped green onions, placed on a white surface with a striped cloth and a bowl of black peppercorns nearby.

This easy Beef Teriyaki features tender and juicy steak bites simmered in a sweet and savory sauce with sautéed onions, for a scrumptious dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword beef teriyaki, teriyaki beef recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 185kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 lb sirloin steak cut into cubes
1 small onion chopped
green onion for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, and grated ginger. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the steak cubes for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop that flavorful brown crust. Remove the beef and set aside.
1 lb sirloin steak
Add the chopped onions to the skillet and cook them for 2-3 minutes until they soften and turn translucent.
1 small onion
Add the soy sauce mixture and stir until combined.
Add your beef back to the skillet and stir to combine with the onions.
Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.
green onion

Notes

Before cooking, pat the steak dry with a paper towel. This helps it brown better and keeps it from steaming in the pan.

Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the steak. This ensures you get a quick sear on the outside with juicy meat inside.

When searing the beef bites, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. It will cause them to steam instead of searing.

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