Asian Cube Steak (Print View)
Tender cube steak with ginger-soy glaze and crisp stir-fried vegetables, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 cube steaks (about 1.1 lb total)
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
11 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
12 - 2 green onions, chopped
→ Garnish
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
14 - Fresh cilantro (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
02 - Place the cube steaks in a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them, turning to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature. Reserve the remaining marinade for later use in the stir-fry.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a light drizzle of oil. Sear the marinated cube steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
04 - In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and sliced onion. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Return the seared cube steaks to the skillet and pour in the reserved marinade. Toss everything together and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens, coats the meat and vegetables, and becomes glossy.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish immediately with toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve alongside steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Cube steak is one of the most affordable cuts, and the marinade tenderizes it into something surprisingly luxurious.
- Everything cooks in one pan, which means cleanup is almost nonexistent.
02 -
- Do not skip the cornstarch in the marinade because without it the sauce stays watery and slides right off the meat.
- Reserving half the marinade before it touches raw meat gives you a safe, glossy sauce to finish the dish.
03 -
- Pat the cube steaks dry with a paper towel before adding the marinade so the moisture does not dilute the flavors.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for about 60 seconds, shaking constantly, until they turn golden and smell nutty.