Add big, bold flavor to beef dishes with this easy teriyaki steak marinade recipe. It uses fresh ingredients like ginger, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Ready in just 5 minutes! Let’s make it…
See how to make this easy teriyaki marinade for grilled steak…
WHY YOU’LL LOVE MY TERIYAKI STEAK MARINADE
1. Big flavor, minimal effort. A simple mix of pantry staples creates that perfect sweet, savory, umami-rich teriyaki flavor—no complicated steps required.
2. Makes steak incredibly tender and juicy. The marinade works quickly to infuse flavor and help break down the meat, so every bite is tender and full of flavor.
3. Versatile for any cooking method. Grill it, sear it in a cast iron skillet, or cook it on a griddle—this marinade delivers consistent, restaurant-quality results every time.
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Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make teriyaki steak marinade.
- 2 tsp BBQ rub
- 1 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped (sub green onions)
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce (or use ½ cup soy sauce + 1 tbsp brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp oil, sesame or avocado preferred
- 1 tsp ginger, fresh chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Also see this skirt steak marinade…
How to make Teriyaki Steak Marinade
Now I’ll walk you through it…
- Add all teriyaki steak marinade ingredients to a large bowl (BBQ rub, cilantro, teriyaki sauce, ginger, sesame seeds).
- Whisk together.
- Add beef to steak marinade and coat all over with the liquid seasoning.
- Marinade steak in teriyaki flavor for 30 minutes to a few hours before grilling, smoking or searing steak.
Try this 10-minute recipe for grilled chuck steak…
Use this marinade recipe on grilled sirloin steak…
FAQs
For this steak marinade, instead of teriyaki sauce, substitute equal amounts low sodium soy sauce, plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar for sweetness.
Marinate steak in teriyaki marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes up to a few hours chilled in the fridge.
The reason I love this recipe is because it’s super versatile. Any cut of beef goes with this marinade. So skirt steak, flank steak, sirloin, ribeye…whatever will work. Another good option is a teriyaki chicken, use it on pork chops or make a teriyaki beef stir fry.
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Easy Teriyaki Steak Marinade Recipe | Sip Bite Go
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tsp BBQ rub
- 1 tbsp cilantro fresh, chopped
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce or use ½ cup soy sauce + 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp oil sesame or avocado preferred
- 1 tsp ginger fresh chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Add all teriyaki steak marinade ingredients to a large bowl (BBQ rub, cilantro, teriyaki sauce, ginger, sesame seeds).
- Whisk together.
- Add beef to steak marinade and coat all over with the liquid seasoning.
- Marinade steak in teriyaki flavor for 30 minutes to a few hours before grilling, smoking or searing steak.
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