Mesquite-Teriyaki Grill Recipe

Name: Mesquite-Teriyaki Grill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs (.9 kg). 1 1/2 inch thick top sirloin; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) Teriyaki Marinade from scratch; 1/3 cup (80 ml) white sugar; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1 tsp (5 ml) granulated garlic powder; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) grated fresh ginger; 1/2 cup (125 ml) soy sauce; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce; dash of sesame oil; 3 Tbsp (45 ml) water or wine; scant pinch of ground red pepper, optional

Servings: persons

2 lbs (.9 kg). 1 1/2 inch thick top sirloin
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) Teriyaki Marinade from scratch
1/3 cup (80 ml) white sugar
6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) granulated garlic powder
2 Tbsp (30 ml) grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup (125 ml) soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
dash of sesame oil
3 Tbsp (45 ml) water or wine
scant pinch of ground red pepper, optional

1
Place sugar, garlic, garlic powder, and ginger into glass bowl.
2
Mash/grind into a paste with the bottom of a heavy glass.
3
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, water/wine, and red pepper; stir.
4
Add meat to large glass bowl; cover with marinade.
5
Pierce 25 times on each side with large round object (I use the chopsticks for this)pushing the marinade into the holes for most tender result.
6
Let the meat marinade while you prepare the grill.
7
Light the charcoal and wait 15 minutes.
8
Shake the grill to spread out the charcoal a little; throw on dry mequite smoking chips.
9
Place meat on the grill 2 inches above charcoal.
10
Cook to desired doneness, best Medium-Rare but still tender and juicy even if well-done.
11
Serve immediately.

312

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs (.9 kg). 1 1/2 inch thick top sirloin, 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) Teriyaki Marinade from scratch, 1/3 cup (80 ml) white sugar, 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Mesquite-Teriyaki Grill falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mesquite-Teriyaki Grill

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