Description
Maui Style Asian BBQ Beef brings tropical Hawaiian flavors straight to your dinner table with a zesty marinade that packs serious punch. Grilled to perfection and served with steamed rice, this dish delivers a mouthwatering blend of soy, ginger, and sweet island-inspired seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound flank steak
Marinade and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- 2 green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until fully combined.
- Transfer your thinly sliced 1-pound flank steak into a resealable plastic bag and pour the entire marinade mixture over the meat.
- Seal the bag and massage marinade into the beef, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor absorption.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to 400°F at medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove beef from marinade, letting excess liquid drip back into the bag.
- Arrange beef slices on the hot grill, spacing them to prevent overcrowding.
- Grill each beef slice for 2-3 minutes per side, checking for your preferred level of doneness.
- Transfer grilled beef to a clean plate and let rest for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle 2 chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the beef for fresh garnish.
- Slice beef into bite-sized pieces if desired before serving.
Notes
- Marinating the beef overnight allows deeper flavor penetration and tenderizes the meat for a more succulent result.
- For best grilling results, pat the beef dry before cooking to ensure nice caramelization and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, aiming for medium-rare around 135°F for flank steak’s optimal tenderness and juiciness.
- Gluten-free diets can swap soy sauce for tamari, and low-sodium versions work well for those watching salt intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg