Sesame Miso Marinated Beef
Miso adds earthy depth and forms a beautiful crust on grilled beef, while sesame rounds out the flavor with its warm, nutty character. A yakiniku classic.
⏱️ Prep: 90 min🍳 Cook: 4 min
Ingredients
| 1 lb (450g) | beef, sliced 1/4 inch (6mm) thick (short rib or sirloin) | |
| 2 tablespoons | 30 ml | white miso paste |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml | soy sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml | sake |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml | mirin |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml | sesame oil |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml | toasted sesame seeds |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
Instructions
- Whisk the white miso, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sesame oil, sesame seeds and garlic into a smooth paste.
- Coat the beef slices on both sides and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Wipe off excess marinade before grilling to prevent the miso from burning.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side.
- Serve with extra sesame seeds sprinkled on top.