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Easy At-Home Hibachi Steak (Benihana Copycat)

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Make restaurant-quality Japanese steakhouse flavors at home with this simple, quick recipe for tender hibachi sirloin steak, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, onion powder, and black pepper. This is your best hibachi marinade.
  2. Add the cubed sirloin steak to the marinade, toss to coat, and let it sit for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  4. Remove the steak from the marinade (discard the remaining marinade). Add the steak cubes to the hot skillet in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, achieving a slight char. Remove the steak and set it aside.
  5. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the sliced onion and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  6. Add the zucchini and cook for another 2 minutes. You want the vegetables tender-crisp.
  7. Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables. If using, drizzle with mirin. Toss everything together quickly to coat in the garlic butter glaze.
  8. Serve your tender sirloin steak immediately over fried rice or noodles for a complete at home hibachi dinner.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use a high-heat cooking surface like a cast-iron skillet or flat-top griddle.
  • If you want to make a full hibachi bowl, prepare simple fried rice separately and serve the steak and vegetables on top.
  • Do not skip mincing the fresh garlic and ginger; these aromatics create the signature Japanese steakhouse flavor.

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