Easy Beef Teriyaki

Beef teriyaki over a bowl of rice and sprinkled with green onions.

5 from 2 votes

This Beef Teriyaki cooks up tender strips of beef quickly before they're tossed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce! This easy meal goes together in about 30 minutes using mostly pantry staple ingredients. Serve it over a bed of rice and veggies for a satisfying dinner!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: Beef Teriyaki, Teriyaki Beef Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 306kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

My Favorite Skillet

Ingredients

Teriyaki Beef

1 ½ lbs flank steak
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil

Teriyaki Sauce

⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and minced
2 teaspoons garlic minced
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons cornstarch

For Serving

1 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 green onions chopped

Instructions

Slice the flank steak into thin pieces, then add it to a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Add the cornstarch to the bag, then shake until the beef pieces are coated on all sides.
Add beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef until brown, about 3-4 on each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
While the beef is cooking, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, honey, and cornstarch to a medium bowl. Whisk until there are no lumps.
Lower the heat to medium and add the teriyaki sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer until thickened. About 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked ground beef back into the teriyaki sauce and toss to coat.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Slicing the Beef. Be sure to slice the flank steak into thin slices going against the grain. This ensures the beef is tender and that it will cook evenly.

Hot Skillet. Make sure the skillet and oil are hot before adding the beef. This will sear the outside of the beef and lock in the flavor and moisture.

Use the Right Size Skillet. Use a skillet that will allow the pieces of beef to cook in a single layer. If it's too small, consider cooking in batches so that each piece browns nicely.

Cooking the Sauce. Simmer the teriyaki sauce until it thickens to a syrup-like consistency. A thick sauce will coat the beef much better.

Get the Flavor Just Right. Adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce to your preference. You can add more honey if you want it sweeter and more soy sauce if you prefer a saltier flavor.

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