Flat iron steak is affordable and can be used in a variety of easy meals. As a way to tenderize the meat, I always pound it thin to break it down and make it tender. Marinating the steak also keeps it tender and juicy, while lending flavor. Asian Steak Roll-Ups are a tasty way to use flat iron steak, beef wrapped around crunchy vegetables and marinated in Asian flavors. Easy to make and so delicious!

Asian Steak Roll-Ups

The preparation of your flat iron steak makes all the difference in this recipe. Pounding it thin with a meat mallet helps to break down the fibers in the meat and makes it tender and easier to chew. Using a good marinade also helps to tenderize, but more importantly adds a punch of flavor to this dish. Asian Steak Roll-ups get added flavor by cooking them on a grill. Cooking on the grill adds some smoky, charred flavors to this savory bundle of meat and veggies.

Asian Steak Roll-Ups Recipe

What’s needed?

  • 4 flat irons steaks, roughly 1 -1/2 pounds
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup sweet red chili sauce
  • orange and green peppers, cut into thin strips
  • fresh green beans, cleaned and trimmed
  • button mushrooms, sliced thin
  • carrots, julienned into thin sticks

How to make Asian steak Roll-Ups?

  • Begin by putting one steak in a large plastic bag and pounding it thin to tenderize. You can use a meat mallet or the bottom of a small saucepan. You want it to be thin and almost double its original size. Continue until all steaks are pounded out.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a shallow baking dish. Stir to dissolve the honey and mix well.
  • Add the pounded steaks to the marinade and set aside for about 30 minutes.
Marinade the meat.
  • While the steaks are marinating, prepare your vegetables by cleaning them and cutting into thin strips. You can use any of your favorite vegetables including asparagus, broccolini, or red onion. I used carrots, peppers, mushrooms and green beans.
thinly slice the vegetables

Assembling the steak roll-ups:

  • Take one steak and lay it flat in a clean baking dish. Place several thinly sliced vegetables in the center and roll it up.
assemble the steak roll-ups
  • Secure the edges together with a few wooden toothpicks. Pour the remaining marinade over the steak roll-ups.
Asian Steak Roll-Ups
  • Place the roll-ups on a grill at 325 degrees for about 6-8 minutes. Turn and cook for another 6-8 minutes. This recipe makes 4 servings.
grill the roll-ups

The beef will be tender and flavorful and the veggies will be crisp and delicious. I served Asian Steak Roll-Ups with rice and a leafy green salad. The men in my house were very, very happy!