Japanese beef recipes

Yakitori: Beef yakitori is made from cubes of wagyu beef, marinated and grilled until tender, then placed on skewers. There are a variety of marinades you can use, but soy sauce with ginger is a popular one.

When making yakitori, you can also skewer cooked vegetables, like onions and cherry tomatoes, for even more flavour.

Teriyaki: While commonly used with Japanese chicken recipes, teriyaki beef makes for a delicious alternative. Simply glaze the beef in a mix of soy sauce, mirin and sugar.

Then, simply grill it until cooked and tender. This meal is best served with Japanese rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Sukiyaki: A popular alternative to beef gyudon, sukiyaki includes beef, vegetables and noodles in a sweet and savoury broth. Other potential ingredients you can include are tofu, mushrooms, and eggs. This is an excellent Japanese hot pot meal to enjoy on cool winter nights.

Rice: Whether fried or steamed, rice is a versatile side dish that can be added to any Japanese beef dish. The fluffy and sticky texture of Japanese rice is particularly important in absorbing the sauces and flavours in dishes like gyudon.

Try our Japanese-style beef & mushroom rice bowl to see how well rice pairs with Japanese beef.

Noodles: As a substitute for rice, noodles are a great side dish for any Japanese beef recipe. While any noodles can be used, udon, in particular, goes well with beef, especially when served in a miso soup broth.

Egg: For a simple side dish for any Japanese beef meal, try pairing it with an egg. Boiled or fried, eggs complement ramen and donburi dishes well. Alternatively, you can serve it in a bento box as a side dish. An excellent protein-rich addition to any beef meal.