Beef Negimaki

Thin slices of beef rolled around tender scallions, seared and glazed in a sweet soy teriyaki sauce, then sliced into bite-size rounds. Serves 4.

Gluten-free with swapsDairy-freeLow-carbHigh-protein

Contains: wheat, soy, sesame. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

  • Prep 25 min
  • Cook 10 min
  • Freeze 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Yield 4 servings
  • Level Intermediate

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Glazed beef negimaki rolls with green onion centers, sliced on a platter

Negimaki, "scallion rolls," is a Japanese-American restaurant favorite: thin beef wrapped around blanched scallions, seared and glazed with teriyaki and sliced into neat pinwheels.

Partly freezing the beef makes it easy to slice thinly.

Instructions

  1. Slice and pound. Freeze the beef 30 minutes, then slice across the grain into thin wide strips and pound to 1/8 inch.
  2. Blanch. Blanch the green onions 30 seconds, cool in ice water and dry.
  3. Roll. Lay 2 or 3 strips of beef overlapping, place 3 green onions across one end and roll up tightly. Secure with toothpicks.
  4. Sear and glaze. Sear the rolls in the oil 2 minutes per side. Add the soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar and simmer, turning, until glazed. Remove toothpicks and slice into 1-inch rounds. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

350Calories
15 gCarbohydrates
1 gFiber
13 gNet carbs
32 gProtein
16 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

Low-carbHigh-proteinDairy-freeBudget-friendlyGluten-free with swaps

Tips

  • Ask the butcher for thinly sliced beef for negimaki or sukiyaki.
  • Asparagus spears work in place of scallions.

Storage and leftovers

Refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve cold or at room temperature, or warm briefly in a skillet with a little of the glaze.

Questions about this recipe

What does negimaki mean?
"Negi" is Japanese for green onion and "maki" means roll.
What cut of beef is best?
Flank steak or thin-sliced sirloin.

Pairs with: Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec. Wine pairing guide

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