Beef Yakiniku with Vegetables (Printable Version)

Savory-sweet marinated beef grilled to perfection with fresh vegetables, served over steamed rice for a satisfying Japanese-style meal.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and green onion in a mixing bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - Heat a grill pan or tabletop grill over high heat until smoking hot.
04 - Sear beef slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just cooked through and lightly caramelized.
05 - Cook onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini alongside the meat until tender and charred at edges.
06 - Arrange grilled beef and vegetables on plates with steamed white rice. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade creates this incredible caramelized crust that you just cant get from plain seasoning
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it took all day
02 -
  • Dont walk away from the grill because thin beef cooks faster than you think and theres nothing sadder than overcooked yakiniku
  • Letting the meat marinate too long actually breaks down the texture too much so stick to that sweet spot timing
03 -
  • Pat the beef slightly dry before grilling if you want extra caramelization instead of steaming
  • Have all your vegetables prepped before you start cooking because this comes together fast

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