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Japanese grilled beef yakiniku served with yakiniku sauce and veggies, top down shot.
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Beef Yakiniku

Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Beef Yakiniku, a classic Japanese BBQ dish.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword beef yakiniku, Japanese bbq recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 545kcal

Ingredients

Beef

  • 3/4 lb Beef Ribeye, Chuck, or Flank in 1/2" Strips
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper

Yakiniku Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Japanese Sake
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
  • 1 tbsp Bonito Flakes can sub with 1/8 tsp of hondashi
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Grated Apple about 1/8 medium apple
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seed
  • 1/2 tsp Rice Vinegar can sub with white vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients for Japanese beef yakiniku.
  • Use a paper towel to pat down any excess moisture from slices of beef. Sprinkle on salt and black pepper and set aside at room temperature.
    Seasoned yakiniku beef.
  • In a stove top pot, add Japanese sake, sweetener, soy sauce and bonito flakes (or hondashi) and bring to boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer and let it simmer for 1 minute. After 1 minute has passed, strain bonito flakes with a strainer and use a spoon to push out any excess juices from the bonito flakes. Transfer sauce to a mixing bowl and set aside to cool down. Note - if using hondashi, no need to strain.
    Homemade yakiniku sauce in a pot.
  • Peel the apple and grate it, along with the garlic cloves, using a grater. Put them into a mixing bowl along with toasted sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, black pepper, and rice vinegar. Mix the sauce thoroughly and refrigerate it until you're ready to use. Note that the yakiniku dipping sauce will have the best flavor if allowed to sit in the fridge overnight, but it's not mandatory.
    Homemade yakiniku sauce in a bowl.
  • Preheat the grill to approximately 350°F. Once it reaches the desired temperature, lay the beef slices on the grill. Close the lid and grill for about 1 minute until they are nicely browned. Flip the beef and grill for an additional minute or to your preferred level of doneness. Transfer the grilled beef to a serving plate and enjoy it with yakiniku dipping sauce.
    Homemade yakiniku served on a plate with tare sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1769mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 4mg