Grilled Sesame Beef Recipe

Name: Grilled Sesame Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless tender beef steak, cut into long strips 2 to 3-inches-square; 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, finely crushed; ¼ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup japanese rice wine (sake); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 green onions, minced; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; sesame seeds, toasted; thinly sliced green onion

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless tender beef steak, cut into long strips 2 to 3-inches-square
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, finely crushed
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup japanese rice wine (sake)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 green onions, minced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
sesame seeds, toasted
thinly sliced green onion

1
Place sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat; cook, shaking pan frequently, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Immediately remove from pan to cool.
3
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl.
4
Add beef to marinade; turn to coat.
5
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
6
Heat a Japanese iron griddle (teppan) or electric frying pan to medium high.
7
Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly; reserve marinade in a small pan.
8
Place meat on griddle and cook, turning once, until done to your liking, about 2 minutes per side for rare.
9
While meat is cooking, simmer marinade for 3 minutes.
10
Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens slightly.
11
To serve, pour sauce onto a serving plate.
12
Cut meat into crosswise slices.
13
then reassemble in its original shape on sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless tender beef steak, cut into long strips 2 to 3-inches-square, 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, finely crushed, ¼ cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Grilled Sesame Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Sesame Beef

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