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Beef Teriyaki recipe with boneless beef.
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Easy Beef Teriyaki (Tender and Tasty!)

Juicy, tender beef meets a glossy, garlicky teriyaki glaze in this super easy stir-fry recipe. It's a one-skillet dinner that comes together fast with pantry staples and beats takeout every time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Beef teriyaki, beef teriyaki recipe, homemade beef teriyaki, Teriyaki beef
Servings: 4
Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

For Teriyaki Sauce:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2½ tbsp brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp minced garlic about 2 cloves
  • ½ tsp minced ginger optional

For Beef:

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced across the grain
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil avocado or canola
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced (optional)
  • Sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Add sliced beef and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Lift beef from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Reserve the marinade.
  • Add beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sear for 1 minute without stirring, then stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until just browned.
  • Pour in the reserved marinade. Stir and bring to a bubbling simmer for 2 minutes (for food safety). At this point, the sauce will thicken and coat the beef.
  • Remove from heat. Top with green onion

Notes

 
  • Marinate ahead: Even 30 minutes of marinating makes a big difference. You can prep the beef and sauce up to 24 hours ahead.
  • Slice against the grain: This keeps the beef tender. Look for the muscle fibers and cut across them.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan: Sear the beef in batches so it browns instead of steaming.
  • Serve it your way: Try it over jasmine rice, noodles, in lettuce wraps, or rice bowls with veggies and avocado.
  • Make it spicy: Add chili flakes to the sauce if you want heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg