Sesame Soy Beef Marinade

Elevate your beef dishes with this bold and flavorful Sesame Soy Beef Marinade that perfectly balances savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors. Combining the umami depth of soy sauce with the nutty richness of sesame oil, a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, and the tangy brightness of rice vinegar, this marinade infuses your meat with irresistible taste in just 10 minutes of prep. Freshly minced garlic, grated ginger, and a pinch of red pepper flakes add layers of spice and warmth, while green onions and toasted sesame seeds provide the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for grilling, stir-fries, or roasting, this marinade works best when allowed to soak into the beef for 4-8 hours, ensuring a tender, flavor-packed result. Whether you're preparing weeknight dinners or hosting a barbecue, this easy sesame soy marinade is a game-changer for creating restaurant-quality beef at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Peel and grate the fresh ginger using a microplane or fine grater.

Step 3

Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until the sugar has fully dissolved.

Step 5

Stir in the white parts of the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 6

Use the marinade immediately by pouring over your beef cut of choice in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Ensure the beef is fully coated.

Step 7

Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but preferably 4-8 hours for the best flavor infusion.

Step 8

Before cooking, discard the used marinade, and pat the beef dry with paper towels for even cooking and better searing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(242.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	459.5

Total Fat 32.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4620.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.1g
Protein 14.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160.8mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 674.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 27.5%