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savory asian garlic steak

Asian-Inspired Steak Tips

These Asian-inspired steak tips feature a savory-sweet marinade with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce that transforms ordinary beef into a restaurant-worthy dish. The brown sugar caramelizes beautifully while cooking, and orange zest adds a bright note that balances the rich umami flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef sirloin tip
  • 1 inch fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest grated
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 medium scallion thinly sliced
  • Orange wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Gallon-sized zip-top bag
  • Grill or heavy skillet
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, dark brown sugar, grated orange zest, red pepper flakes, and sliced scallion.
  2. Add beef sirloin tip to the bag and press out as much air as possible before sealing.
  3. Place the bag in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour, flipping the bag halfway through at the 30-minute mark to ensure even coverage.
  4. When ready to cook, preheat your grill, broiler, or heavy skillet until very hot.
  5. Remove steak tips from marinade and cook until they reach medium-rare to medium (130-135°F on a meat thermometer).
  6. Allow the cooked steak tips to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  7. Serve immediately with orange wedges for squeezing over the top and garnish with additional sliced scallions if desired.

Notes

For best results, don't marinate the beef longer than the recommended hour, as the acids in the soy sauce can break down the meat too much and affect the texture. Look for well-marbled sirloin tips for optimal flavor and tenderness.
These steak tips are incredibly versatile - serve them with steamed jasmine rice, cold sesame noodles, or in lettuce wraps. Leftovers make excellent sandwich fillings or salad toppers and will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
If you're sensitive to heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes without compromising the overall flavor profile.