Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak
Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak pairs tender, quick-seared beef with a sweet-tangy sesame marinade layered with soy, teriyaki, and a gentle kick of heat. Finished with lightly sautéed bell peppers and green onions, it balances richness and freshness in every bite. Serve it for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal with rice or noodles.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk 2 tablespoons of sesame oil with the garlic, salt, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl, then pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Add the flat iron steak, coat it with the marinade, squeeze out the excess air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
- 4
Remove the flat iron steak from the marinade and shake off the excess; discard the remaining marinade.
- 5
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of sesame oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to smoke.
- 6
Sear the steak in the hot oil until it reaches your preferred doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium.
- 7
Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- 8
While the steak rests, cook the bell pepper in the hot skillet until it begins to soften, about 1 minute.
- 9
Stir in the green onions and cook for 30 seconds more.
- 10
Serve the pepper mixture over the sliced steak.
- Calories 311.29 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 21.99 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 8.6 g 3%
- Total Fat 22.36 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.87 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.98 mg High 25%
- Sodium 528.12 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 0.58 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 9.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 77.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 11.99 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 32.1 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Asian Inspired Flat Iron Steak is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cajun Seasoning, Flat Iron Steak, and Green Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 311.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cajun Seasoning, Flat Iron Steak, Green Hot Sauce, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 311.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak healthy?
- Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 311.29 calories and 21.99 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 528.12 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.87 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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