Steak Style Seared Beef For Hanami Bentos

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   Choose a nice piece of meat that looks good (note: filet is often used).

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   Season well with salt and pepper.

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   Heat some oil in a frying pan and immediately add the garlic.

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   Be careful not to let it burn!

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   When the garlic is fragrant turn the heat up to high and add the beef.

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   Sear the beef on all sides - you don't need to cook it through.

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   The garlic burns easily, so take it out of the pan before you turn the beef over.

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   When the beef is about this browned, turn it over.

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   When you've browned all sides like this...

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    ...add the combined soy sauce, sugar, sake and steak sauce to the pan.

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    Don't leave the meat in too long - take it out quickly.

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    After the meat has been taken out, bring the sauce to a boil to cook away the alcohol.

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    Pour the sauce over the meat and add the garlic that you took out before.

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    When the meat has cooled down, put it sauce and all into a zip bag and seal tightly.

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    The flavors will penetrate the meat.

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    Leave to rest in the refrigerator for about 3 hours, and the umami-filled seared beef is done.

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    Slice very thinly to serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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