Description
A balance of sweet and savory flavors, this Asian-inspired marinade tenderizes beef using kiwi and pineapple juice with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Perfect for grilled or pan-fried beef strips.
Ingredients
1 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup (substitute brown sugar)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef strips (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced
1 cup fresh pineapple juice
1/2 cup fresh kiwi juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add pineapple juice and kiwi juice, stirring until fully combined.
Add beef strips and mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
Marinate for at least 2 hours or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Grill over medium heat or pan-fry until beef is tender and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
Notes
For extra tenderness, marinate overnight
Store unused marinade in an airtight container
Can use frozen kiwi juice if fresh is unavailable
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg