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Easy Beef Teriyaki Recipe

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This easy beef teriyaki recipe features tender beef slices coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s a quick, satisfying dish that pairs perfectly with rice and vegetables—ideal for weeknight dinners.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Optional toppings: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
  • Serving suggestions: steamed rice, broccoli, bell peppers

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil to make the teriyaki sauce.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the beef in batches until browned and just cooked through. Set aside.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet and simmer until it thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes more.
  6. Serve hot over rice with steamed or sautéed vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Partially freeze the beef for 30 minutes before slicing to make it easier to cut thinly.
  • Store-bought teriyaki sauce works, but homemade is fresher and more customizable.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • Add veggies like broccoli or bell peppers for a complete stir-fry meal.
  • Leftovers reheat well with a splash of water in a skillet or microwave.

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