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Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef

Name: Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ribeye or sirloin, sliced thin against the grain; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Hawaiian teriyaki beef recipe: thin slices of beef seared in a sweet, glossy shoyu-ginger teriyaki glaze, the classic two-scoop plate lunch star of Hawaii.

⏱ 15 minPrep time

🔥 30 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 Hawaii KitchenCategory

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Teriyaki beef came to Hawaii with Japanese immigrants and found a second home in the drive-in plate lunch, where a scoop of rice, a scoop of mac salad, and a pile of glossy teriyaki beef became the standard order. Local versions lean sweeter and richer than their Japanese counterparts, using more shoyu and sugar.

What makes it great is the fast sear over high heat, which leaves the beef juicy inside with caramelized, candied edges. It is quick enough for a weekday and satisfying enough to anchor an entire plate.

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Step by stepInstructions

In a bowl, whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, water, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
Toss the beef in half the marinade and let sit 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, sear the beef for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned but still tender.
Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and cook, tossing, until it thickens into a glossy glaze, about 1 minute.
Garnish with green onions and serve over steamed rice.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Slice the beef very thin, a partially frozen steak is much easier to slice. Do not crowd the pan, or the beef will steam instead of caramelize.

Recipe details

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Servings4

CategoryHawaii Kitchen

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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