Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Beef Recipe)
If you’re searching for a dish that can effortlessly bring your family together, this Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Beef Recipe) is a must-try. Known for its irresistible sticky sweetness and smoky flavor, this beef recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. The marinade, made with simple ingredients like soy sauce and honey, coats the beef in rich flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over rice, in a sandwich, or as part of a vibrant dinner platter to impress your guests. With just a few steps, you can create this mouthwatering dish right in your own kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless beef shoulder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp molasses
- 1 tsp Five Spice Powder
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Cut the beef into long strips about three inches thick.
- In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until well combined.
- Rub the marinade generously over the beef strips, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place the beef on a rack and roast for 25 minutes uncovered.
- Mix honey into reserved marinade for basting; turn the beef and baste after the initial roasting.
- Roast again for another 10 minutes, then turn and baste once more before finishing with an additional roasting time of 10 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg