Beef Negamaki Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with these savory Beef Negamaki! Thinly pounded steak is rolled with scallions, grilled to perfection, and drizzled with a sweet and tangy glaze. This recipe, inspired by Woman's Day (June 20, 2006), is a delicious and surprisingly easy weeknight meal, perfect served with rice and your favorite Asian-inspired vegetables. Prepare to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 304.8 kcal

Protein 51g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Negamaki

4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/4 lbs top round steak, cut 1/8 inch thick
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water

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How to Make Beef Negamaki

**Prep the Scallions:** Microwave thinly sliced scallions in a loosely covered pie plate on high for 1 minute to soften.
**Pound the Steaks:** Place each steak between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, gently pound each steak to approximately 8x6 inches and 1/8-inch thick.
**Assemble the Rolls:** Lay 3 scallions lengthwise down the center of each steak.
**Roll and Secure:** Tightly roll each steak up from a long side, securing with 3-4 wooden toothpicks.
**Marinate:** Place the rolled steaks in a large zip-top bag.
**Make the Glaze:** In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves.
**Marinate (cont.):** Pour 1/3 cup of the glaze into the bag with the steak rolls. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
**Grill the Negamaki:** Preheat your outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
**Grilling:** Grill the negamaki for 5 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides.
**Finishing Touches:** Remove the negamaki from the grill, discard the marinade, and remove the toothpicks.
**Slice and Serve:** Trim the ends of the negamaki and cut alternately straight across and diagonally into 2-inch lengths.
**Heat the Glaze (optional):** Microwave the remaining glaze for 30 seconds to 1 minute to warm. Drizzle over the sliced negamaki.
**Serve:** Serve the Beef Negamaki immediately with cooked rice and your favorite Asian-style vegetables.