Beef Yakiniku Japanese Barbecue (Print Version)
Tender beef slices grilled to perfection with crisp vegetables in a rich, umami-packed glaze.
# 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 Cook:
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 coat each piece. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, or refrigerate up to 1 hour for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Heat grill pan or tabletop grill over high heat until surface is smoking hot. Ensure proper ventilation as high-heat cooking produces some smoke.
04 - Place marinated beef slices on the hot grill. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just cooked through and edges develop a slight caramelization. Avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
05 - Grill sliced onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini alongside the beef until tender with visible char marks, approximately 3 to 5 minutes depending on vegetable thickness.
06 - Arrange grilled beef and vegetables on serving plates. Accompany with steamed white rice while hot for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade creates this perfect balance of savory and sweet that makes the beef impossible to stop eating
- Everything cooks in minutes so you can spend more time enjoying the meal and less time in the kitchen
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the grill or the beef will steam instead of getting that perfect caramelized crust
- The beef cooks incredibly fast, so stay right at the grill and do not walk away even for a second
03 -
- Double the marinade recipe and use half as a dipping sauce for the table
- Leftover cooked beef is amazing in ramen the next day