This teriyaki beef recipe is a flavorful dish that is ready in 30 minutes, making it such an easy dinner. Pair with veggies or your favorite variety of rice!
Set out steak at least 30 minutes before cooking. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
In a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet (or a nonstick skillet), heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the oil over medium high heat.
When the pan is hot, add some of the steak pieces. Do not overcrowd the pan - you will need to cook the steak in batches. Sear the steak on all sides so that a golden crust forms. Remove the steak to a separate dish and continue cooking the remaining steak pieces. Each batch should take only 3-5 minutes.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the minced garlic, and the ginger to the pan. Saute on medium heat for 1-2 minutes to toast the garlic and ginger.
In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and pineapple juice. Add this sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of water or pineapple juice. Pour cornstarch slurry into the sauce while whisking. Continue to simmer over medium heat for 1-2 minutes longer.
Return the steak bites to the pan and toss to coat with sauce, heating everything through.
Garnish with sesame seeds and diced green onions.
Notes
Storage:Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze up to 1 month.Notes:Be sure to sear the meat in a hot skillet so that you get caramelized browning on the outside without overcooking the meat.Top sirloin is a nice choice for this dish as it is both relatively inexpensive and tender. You can also use a higher quality cut such as New York or rib-eye, but I typically reserve those for a steak dinner that isn’t coated in a sauce. Do not use a more muscular cut of meat like stew meat as the quick cook time in the skillet does not allow for the toughness in the meat to break down. The teriyaki sauce is sticky sweet and delicious. The recipe makes ample sauce so that you have enough to spoon over rice or vegetables as well.