Japanese Style Beef Rib Eye Bbq Beef Yakiniku
Elevate your grilling game with this mouthwatering Japanese Style Beef Rib Eye BBQ Beef Yakiniku recipe, a true celebration of bold flavors and tender textures. Featuring thinly sliced beef rib eye, marinated in a rich blend of soy sauce, mirin, sake, garlic, and ginger, this dish captures the essence of traditional Japanese barbecue. The caramelized sweetness from brown sugar and the nutty aroma of sesame oil make each bite irresistibly savory. Perfectly grilled in mere seconds, these succulent slices are basted with the marinade for an added burst of umami. Served alongside fluffy steamed rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions, and paired with a dipping sauce, this crowd-pleasing yakiniku is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Whether cooked on a tabletop grill or a stovetop skillet, this recipe is an easy way to bring the authentic flavors of Japan to your dining table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef rib eye
- 60 ml Soy sauce
- 30 ml Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 15 ml Sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 stalks Scallions (thinly sliced)
- 80 ml Japanese BBQ sauce (optional, for dipping)
- 200 grams Rice (steamed, for serving)
Instructions
1. Slice the beef rib eye into thin pieces, about 3-4 mm thick. Place the slices in a bowl and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to make the yakiniku marinade.
3. Pour the marinade over the sliced beef, ensuring all the pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours for a deeper flavor).
4. While the beef is marinating, prepare the grill. If using a tabletop charcoal or gas grill, preheat it to medium-high heat. Alternatively, heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat on your stovetop.
5. Remove the beef slices from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting during cooking.
6. Grill the beef slices for about 30-60 seconds on each side, depending on their thickness, until they are cooked through with a slight char. Avoid overcrowding the grill, and work in batches if necessary.
7. While grilling, use a small brush or spoon to lightly baste the meat with the reserved marinade for extra flavor. Make sure the marinade is fully cooked off before serving.
8. Once all the beef is cooked, transfer it to a serving plate. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and garnish with sliced scallions.
9. Serve the yakiniku with steamed rice on the side and a small dish of Japanese BBQ sauce for optional dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 928 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 502 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
