Asian Inspired Cube Steak (Printable)
Cube steak marinated in soy-ginger sauce, seared with vegetables for a quick savory meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 cube steaks (about 1.1 lb total)
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp honey
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tsp sesame oil
09 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
10 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
→ Other
13 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
14 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Place the cube steaks in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steaks, turning to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steaks from the marinade, reserving the liquid. Sear the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Sauté the sliced onion and bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
05 - Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return the steaks to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, turning to coat evenly with the sauce and vegetables.
06 - Serve immediately while hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Cube steak is budget friendly and the marinade does all the heavy lifting for you in just ten minutes.
- It tastes like something you would order at a neighborhood takeout spot but costs a fraction of the price.
- The leftover sauce mingling with steamed rice might be the best part of the entire meal.
02 -
- Do not skip reserving the marinade before searing because that liquid becomes the finishing sauce.
- Overcooking cube steak makes it tough and dry so pull it from the pan the moment it is just done.
03 -
- Pat the cube steaks dry with a paper towel before searing to get a much better crust on the outside.
- Let the skillet get ripping hot before the meat goes in because that initial sear locks in the juices.