Japanese Steak Rolls

Makes 16 steak rolls

With just a few ingredients and quick cooking, this easy meal demonstrates that simplicity can produce amazing results. These were a big hit with everyone here!

ingredients

1 lb. flank steak, trimmed
16 8-inch asparagus spears, trimmed
16 8-inch pieces scallion, trimmed
6 TBSP. seasoned rice vinegar
6 TBSP. low-sodium soy sauce
4 tsp. sugar
1 TBSP. toasted sesame oil

directions

1
Slice flank steak across the grain into 16 strips, 1/4 - 1/2“ thick. Pound each to about 1/8” thick and season with salt and pepper.
2
Place one asparagus spear and one scallion across the short end of a strip of beef. Roll beef around vegetables and secure with a toothpick (though I did not use toothpicks. Too time consuming. Just wrap well and handle with care). Place on a shallow baking pan in a single layer; roll remaining beef and vegetables.
3
Combine remaining ingredients, pour over beef, and marinate 10 minutes.
4
Preheat broiler to high. Broil steak rolls 5 minutes. Remove from pan, tent with foil to keep warm, and strain marinade into a small saucepan.
5
Remove toothpicks from steak rolls before serving. Boil marinade until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Spoon glaze over each serving or serve on the side.