"## Beef Negimaki: Japanese Beef & Scallion Rolls **Beef Negimaki** is a classic Japanese appetizer featuring thin slices of beef wrapped around scallions, then grilled or sautéed and finished with a salty-sweet sauce. It's a favorite in sushi houses and easy to make at home[3][4][5]. ### Ingredients **For the Beef** - 2 petite sirloin steaks (about 6 oz each), trimmed of excess fat - 2 scallions **For the Sauce** (common version) - 1/3 cup soy sauce - 1/2 cup mirin - 1/2 cup sake (or dry sherry/rice vinegar) - 2 tablespoons sugar[2][9] ### Instructions 1. **Prepare the Scallions** - Blanch scallions in boiling water for 30–40 seconds, then transfer to ice water to stop cooking[2]. 2. **Prepare the Beef** - Slice steaks against the grain into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick). Pound each slice to about 1/8 inch thickness[2][8]. 3. **Assemble Rolls** - Place 3–4 scallion pieces on each beef slice. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks[2][6]. 4. **Marinate** - Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Pour over beef rolls and marinate for 10–15 minutes[2][6]. 5. **Cook** - Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear rolls on all sides until browned and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes total)[5][6]. - Remove rolls and let rest. Pour remaining marinade into the pan and simmer until thickened to a glaze[6][8]. 6. **Slice and Serve** - Remove toothpicks, slice rolls into 1/2-inch pieces, and drizzle with sauce[6]. ### Tips - Flank steak, skirt steak, or thinly sliced beef for hot pot (sukiyaki) can be used[2][8]. - Asparagus can substitute for scallions[2]. - Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired[8]. Beef negimaki is quick, flavorful, and perfect as an appetizer or main dish[4][5]. Sources [1] Negimaki Recipe | Grilling - Serious Eats https://www.seriouseats.com/grilling-negimaki-japanese-beef-rolls-recipe [2] 10-Minute Beef Negimaki Recipe (Restaurant Style) https://thebigmansworld.com/beef-negimaki-recipe/ [3] Beef Negimaki Recipe - NYT Cooking https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022386-beef-negimaki [4] Best Beef Negimaki Recipe - Food52 https://food52.com/recipes/87543-best-beef-negimaki-recipe [5] Beef Negimaki - Japanese Rolled Steak and Scallions https://foodfolksandfun.net/beef-negimaki/ [6] Teriyaki Beef Negimaki - Recipes - San-J https://san-j.com/recipes/beef-negimaki/ [7] Beef Negimaki with Asparagus (Japanese Beef Teriyaki Rolls) https://www.cookswithcocktails.com/beef-negimaki/ [8] Beef Negimaki (Scallion Roll-Ups) - No Recipes https://norecipes.com/beef-negimaki/ [9] make this easy beef scallion negimaki recipe tonight! - Sheri Silver https://sherisilver.com/2023/04/20/make-this-easy-beef-scallion-negimaki-recipe-tonight/"