Description
Asian Inspired Cube Steak is a flavorful and tender steak dish marinated with a combination of rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices, then simmered in French onion soup for a savory and slightly sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 2.5 lbs tenderized cube steak
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons bead molasses
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 can Campbell’s French onion soup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, Chinese five spice, and white pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the cube steaks.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, bead molasses, Worcestershire powder, and honey to create the marinade.
- Place the seasoned cube steaks in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the cube steaks on both sides until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and sauté until softened.
- Add French onion soup and the reserved marinade to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the cube steaks to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until steaks are tender and flavors are well combined.
- Serve hot with rice, noodles, or your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate the cube steak overnight in the refrigerator.
- Adjust honey or molasses for a sweeter or less sweet flavor.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or stir-fried greens.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg