We love our steak fajitas marinade recipe but I couldn’t stop thinking about putting an Asian twist on it, and thus, our Asian steak marinade was born!
We have a little secret with the steak too, so keep reading to get all the dets.
The Secret is in the Steak
I couldn’t find plain skirt or flank steak at the store, so I bought carne asada instead. Just the store brand raw meat but it was already flavored. Worked amazing!!! So if you’re short on time, definitely go with this option. If you want to go totally homemade, I’ll include our own spice rub recipe in the recipe card below. You’ll apply the rub before putting the steak in the marinade.
Ingredients for Asian Steak Marinade
This dry rub and marinade is so easy! All you do is combine everything together and rub it on the steak and then pour the marinade on the steak in a plastic bag.
- Skirt or Flank Steak – either one will work, and look for a pre-seasoned one for extra easy cooking
For the Rub
For the Marinade
- Rice Vinegar – adds acidity
- Pineapple Juice – adds a little sweetness and tang
- Soy Sauce – low sodium, great for tenderizing the meat because it breaks down the tough proteins
- Garlic – freshly minced
- Ginger – adds that signature Asian flavor
- Light Brown Sugar – adds sweetness and richness
- Red Chili Flakes – adds a little heat, feel free to add more if you like it spicy
- Scallions – for garnish
The full recipe with the measurements and complete instructions can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.