Beef Teriyaki

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 ½-2 pounds flank steak sliced into ¼-inch thick strips

⅓ cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)

½ teaspoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)

1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

⅓ cup lightly packed light brown sugar

⅓ cup water

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon cornstarch (for slurry)

2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

Directions

coat

Add 1 ½-2 pounds flank steak sliced into ¼-inch thick strips, and ⅓ cup cornstarch to a large ziplock bag. Close the bag and shake vigorously until all the beef is evenly coated in cornstarch. Set aside for about 15 minutes.

brown

Heat a large 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add half of the beef to the skillet and cook it undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on both sides until browned. Remove the beef to a plate and repeat with the second half of the beef.

saute

Add the last tablespoon of vegetable oil and ½ teaspoon sesame oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

whisk

Whisk ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup lightly packed light brown sugar, ⅓ cup water, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar together in a medium bowl to make the sauce. Add the sauce to the pan and cook until the brown sugar is completely dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.

thicken

Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce, then simmer over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until thickened.

combine

Add the beef back to the skillet and stir until coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes until completely heated through, then serve immediately over white rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 363 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Trans Fat: 0.05 g
• Cholesterol: 91 mg
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Total Sugars: 12 g
• Protein: 34 g