Hibachi Steak Marinade

This Hibachi Steak Marinade gives any cut of meat delicious flavor. We have used this homemade marinade to make Blackstone Hibachi Chicken Recipe, Blackstone Hibachi Shrimp Recipe and Hibachi Steak Recipe.

Enhance your favorite steak with the marinade for a delicious hibachi meal. We have even made Pineapple Steak Marinade and Whiskey Steak Marinade for another easy marinade.

Why We Love This Marinade

Making homemade marinades allows you to easily change the ingredients to what you have on hand or what you prefer.

Save time and money and make your favorite Japanese Inspired meal at home with this simple Hibachi Marinade.

Ingredients

• Low Sodium Soy Sauce – See Soy Sauce Substitutes if you are out
• Honey – You can substitute with maple syrup
• Cloves Garlic, Minced – Learn How to Mince Garlic
• Fresh Ginger, grated – See Ginger Substitutes if you are out
• Vegetable Oil – Feel free to substitute with canola oil, avocado oil or any high smoke point oil

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How to Make Hibachi Steak Marinade

Step 1 – In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 2 – Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the bowl, stirring to combine.

Step 3 – Whisk in the sesame oil, rice vinegar, and vegetable oil until well blended. Add the pepper and mix thoroughly.

Step 4 – Place the steak in a large, shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.

Step 5 – Pour the marinade over the steak, making sure it’s evenly coated. If using a bag, seal it, removing as much air as possible.

Step 6 – Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade. Cook the steak on a hot hibachi grill or a regular grill, according to your preferred doneness.

Expert Tips

• Garlic Flavor – If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, you can use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. Use ½ teaspoon garlic powder as a substitute.
• Steak – Thin flank steak, strip steak or sirloin steak work best for this recipe as they get an excellent sear on the outside of the steak without getting over cooked.  
• Rest Steak – Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
• Cast-Iron Skillet – If you prefer you can cook the steak on the stovetop over medium-high heat until your steak is cooked to your preference.

How To Know Steak is Fully Cooked

The best way to test for doneness is by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the steak. Do this through the side, not the top of the steak.

• Steak Doneness Rare – 120F, cool to warm red center
• Medium Rare – 130F, Warm red center
• Medium – 140F, Hot pink center
• Medium Well – 150F, Mostly brown center
• Well Done – 160F, full brown in color

Serving Suggestions

We love making Hibachi Steak Recipes for a delicious meal idea. You can easily serve this steak with Fried Rice topped with green onions and loaded with veggies and slice mushrooms.

The bite-sized pieces are delicious served with Yum Yum Sauce and ginger sauce. Other side dishes that make for a complete meal is Parmesan Grilled Zucchini and Grilled Carrots in Foil Recipe.