Baked Honey Soy Asado
This tender, oven-baked beef dish features a perfect balance of savory soy and sweet honey for a sticky, restaurant-quality glaze.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs (900g) beef short ribs or chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
- •1/2 cup soy sauce
- •1/3 cup honey
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- •1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- •1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- •1 teaspoon black pepper
- •2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- •1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a shallow baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Place the beef chunks in the baking dish in a single layer and pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring every piece is well coated.
- 4
Bake for 25 minutes, turning the meat halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
- 5
Increase the oven heat to broil for the final 5 minutes, watching closely to ensure the honey-soy glaze bubbles and browns without burning.
- 6
Remove from the oven, garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef tips
- For deeper flavor, marinate the beef in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before baking.
- If the sauce becomes too thin, remove the meat once cooked and simmer the remaining pan juices in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to a thick syrup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to maintain the glaze texture.
✅ How it should turn out
The beef should be tender and deeply browned, coated in a glossy, sticky, umami-rich sauce that smells fragrant with ginger and toasted sesame.