Grilled Teriyaki Steak

Sliced steak with teriyaki sauce topped with green onions on a wood cutting board.

5 from 1 vote

A delicious homemade teriyaki sauce turns ordinary steak into this flavorful Grilled Teriyaki Steak. Serve it with rice and stir-fried vegetables for a quick, wholesome meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Marinating Time1

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings:

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

2½ pounds beef top sirloin or flank steak

Marinade

½ cup less sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Teriyaki Sauce

⅓ cup less sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
⅓ cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon finely grated or minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon minced garlic
⅓ cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

For Garnish

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 or 4 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

Place steak in a gallon-sized resealable plastic storage bag. Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour it over the steak. Seal the bag and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
Grill the steaks for approximately 6 to 7 minutes per side to an internal temperature of no more than 145 degrees F for a medium-rare to medium result. The amount of time needed to cook your steak to the desired level will depend on the type and thickness of your cut. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and allow to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together all of the Teriyaki Sauce ingredients, through the garlic. Place over MEDIUM-LOW heat. Combine the cornstarch with the water until dissolved and then add the mixture to the pan. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Thinly slice the steak across the grain and drizzle with some of the Teriyaki Sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.

Notes

To finely grate your ginger, use a microplane zester.

Time Saving Tip

If you are in a hurry, you can skip the marinade altogether. Just drizzle the steaks with a little olive oil, season them with salt and pepper, and pop them on the grill. The flavor-packed Teriyaki Sauce is a quick way to turn simply grilled steak into something really special!

Serving Suggestion

Quickly stir fry any veggies you love in a little oil in a frying pan or wok on the stove. Start with the harder ingredients like carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers. When they begin to soften, add softer vegetables like mushrooms and zucchini and season with a bit of salt and pepper. There's no need to add a stir-fry sauce, just plate the vegetables and cooked rice with the Teriyaki Steak and drizzle everything with the flavorful teriyaki sauce.

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