Japanese Beef Rolls
Thinly sliced beef is wrapped around tender asparagus and sliced shiitake mushrooms, then broiled until lightly browned. Soy sauce adds a rich, salty depth, while green onions bring a fresh finish. These elegant rolls can be prepared ahead and cooked in minutes, making them well suited to a weeknight dinner or a Japanese-inspired gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Japanese Beef Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, cover, and cook them over low heat until soft. Do not let them brown. Meanwhile, bring a large pot or skillet of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus by lowering it into the boiling water in a strainer; cook just until bright green, about 30 seconds, then transfer it to ice water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
- 2
Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan.
- 3
To construct the rolls, lay the steaks flat. If the steaks are thick, pound them to the desired thickness. Brush soy sauce over the surface, then place mushrooms, green onions, and asparagus at one end of each steak. Roll each steak toward the other end to enclose the filling, and secure the bundle with a toothpick. Place the rolls seam-side down on the broiling pan.
- 4
Roast the rolls under the preheated broiler until browned on top, about 3 minutes. Turn the rolls over and brown the other side for 2 to 3 more minutes. Be careful not to overcook them, as this could burn the steaks or make the meat tough.
- 5
Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 6
Grease a broiling pan.
- 7
To assemble the rolls, lay the steaks out flat.
- 8
If the steaks are thick, pound them to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- 9
Brush soy sauce onto the surface, then place a few mushrooms, a couple of green onions, and 3 asparagus spears at one end of each steak.
- 10
Roll up toward the other end to enclose and secure each bundle with a toothpick.
- 11
Place the rolls seam side down on the broiling pan.
- 12
Broil under the preheated broiler until browned on top, about 3 minutes.
- 13
Turn the rolls over and brown the other side for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- 14
Be careful not to overcook, as this could burn the steaks or make the meat tough.
- Calories 218.07 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 30.18 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 4.26 g 2%
- Total Fat 8.7 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.86 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.89 mg High 24%
- Sodium 554.39 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 1.64 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 18.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 4.01 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 386.72 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 20.52 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Japanese Beef Rolls is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Green Onion, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Soy Sauce. Each serving provides about 218.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japanese Beef Rolls?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Japanese Beef Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Green Onion, Shiitake Mushrooms, Soy Sauce, Top Round Steak. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Japanese Beef Rolls?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Japanese Beef Rolls?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 218.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japanese Beef Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Japanese Beef Rolls healthy?
- Japanese Beef Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 218.07 calories and 30.18 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 554.39 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.86 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Gluten 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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