Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor - this Sirloin Steak with Soy Ginger Marinade is simple but feels special. The soy, honey, and ginger blend gives it that perfect balance of savory and sweet. Quick to make, easy to love.
In One Glance
- 🥢 Recipe name: Sirloin Steak with Soy Ginger Marinade
- ⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes
- 🕒 Marinate time: 30 minutes
- 🔥 Cook time: 10 minutes
- 🧭 Total time: 45 minutes
- 👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4 persons
- ⚡ Calories: 362 kcal per serving
- 🍯 Main ingredients: sirloin steak, soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame, garlic
- 😋 Taste: savory, sweet, aromatic, and tender
- 🧄 Allergens: Contains: soy, sesame.
Free from: gluten (if using gluten-free soy sauce), milk, nuts, shellfish, celery, mustard, peanuts, crustaceans, fish, and eggs. - 💚 Why make it: full of flavor, quick to cook, feels restaurant-quality
- 🍽️ Difficulty: easy - quick marinade and grill
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Easy Soy Marinated Sirloin Steak
There's something satisfying about working outside and ending the day with a good meal. Today was a busy one - the garden finally dry enough for sowing. Spinach, carrots, lettuce, and even turnip greens all found their place in the soil. The broad beans are already showing green shoots, and I can't wait to see those first flowers.
After a long day in the garden, I wanted something flavorful but easy - and this steak was perfect. The sirloin came straight from our local farm shop, from cattle that graze near the Maas. It's beautifully dry-aged, with that thin layer of fat that melts when it hits the pan.
Usually, I cook sirloin the classic way - seared in butter. But this time, I gave it an oriental twist: a soy-ginger marinade with honey, sesame, and sake. After half an hour of marinating, the meat hits the hot grill, the scent fills the kitchen, and dinner's done before you know it. A perfect weeknight treat!
What Do You Need?
You can find the exact amounts in the recipe card below.
- Sirloin steak: Tender and juicy - choose dry-aged if available. You can also use ribeye or rump steak.
- Soy sauce: The base of the marinade; use low-sodium if preferred.
- Sesame seeds: Add nutty depth when toasted.
- Garlic: Crushed for a subtle, aromatic kick.
- Ginger: Freshly grated for a warm, spicy note - don't skip it.
- Sake or dry sherry: Adds roundness and depth; white wine works too.
- Honey: Balances the soy and ginger perfectly.
- Oil: For brushing the grill or pan.
For the Sauce
- Fresh ginger: Cut into thin strips for extra flavor.
- Soy sauce and water: A simple mix that complements the grilled steak beautifully.
How to Make It
You can find the full step-by-step instructions in the recipe card below.
- Step 1: Make the marinade: Toast sesame seeds, then mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sake.
- Step 2: Marinate the steak: Brush steaks with the marinade and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Grill the steak: Heat the grill pan and cook 5 minutes per side, until medium.
- Step 4: Finish and serve: Slice thinly, drizzle with soy-ginger sauce, and serve warm.
Top Tip
Pat steaks dry before grilling for a nice crust.
Let the steak rest 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay inside.
Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat.
Serve with steamed rice or a fresh cucumber salad.
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📖 Recipe
RECIPE CARD
Ingredients
Sirloin steak and marinade
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake, or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 sirloin steaks, or 2 large sirloin steaks halved
- sunflower oil
Sauce for steak
- 2 inches fresh ginger, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
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Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden; set aside.2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Mix garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sake, and honey. Brush over steaks.1 clove garlic, 1 inch fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sake, 1 tablespoon honey, 4 sirloin steaks
- Place steaks in a dish, pour over the rest of the marinade, and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Combine soy sauce, ginger strips, and water in a small bowl; let rest.2 inches fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water
- Heat the grill pan until hot and brush lightly with oil.sunflower oil
- Grill steaks 5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly.
- Drizzle with the soy-ginger sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Sweet & spicy: Add chili flakes or a bit of sriracha to the marinade.
- Garlic lovers: Double the garlic for a bolder flavor.
- Herby: Sprinkle fresh coriander or spring onions before serving.
- Asian fusion: Serve with rice noodles or bok choy.
- Fridge: Keep leftovers up to 2 days in a sealed container.
- Freezer: Freeze raw marinated steaks up to 2 months; thaw before grilling.
- Reheat: Warm sliced steak gently in a pan or microwave for 30 seconds.
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