Asian BBQ Maui Style Beef - Grilled Boneless Short Ribs

You will love this Asian BBQ Maui Style Beef. The pineapple soy ginger marinade is blended until smooth and the beef is marinated for hours then grilled to perfection. This is my favorite way to prepare grilled boneless short ribs. 

This is the perfect weekend BBQs dish. I highly recommend pairing this with white rice in a large bowl! Have it during the Fourth of July, Canada Day (if you’re in Canada), BBQ get-togethers and so much more. This will be the star of the show! You will love these grilled boneless short ribs.

If you like this grilled boneless short ribs recipe, then check out my Asian Steak Bites. The best side dishes to go with this dish are my famous Sesame Cucumber Salad or Asian Coleslaw. 

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Ingredients

• beef short ribs (boneless and cut into ½-inch thin strips)
  
  Marinade for grilled boneless short ribs:
  
• kiwi
• green onion 
• pineapple juice
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• sesame oil 
• garlic 
• ginger 

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make for Asian BBQ Maui Style Beef

Prepare the Asian BBQ marinade

• In a blender, put all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
  

Prepare the beef 

• Cut the beef into ½ inch thick strips. 
• Place the boneless beef shortribs in a large Ziploc bag or a container. 
• Add the marinade. The marinating time should be at least 2 hours.

Air Fry Method

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. 
• Air fry the beef for 5 minutes on each side until you get a bit of a char on each side. Refrain from overcrowding as you will steam the beef instead of getting a good sear. 

Pan Fry Method

• In a large skillet, on medium-high heat, pan-fry the beef for 5 minutes on each side. 

Grill/BBQ 

• Preheat the grill, and barbecue the beef for 5 minutes on each side until you get a nice char. 

Substitutions

Beef short ribs - traditionally served with “Korean short ribs”, thinly cut beef short ribs. This cut can be expensive and hard to find. I used a boneless beef short ribs I got from Costco and I cut them into ½ inch thick strip. You can use sirloin as well and cut them to look like strips or picanha. 

Any tough cut of beef will work as the marinade will tenderize it. 

Asian BBQ Marinade:

Kiwi - is fantastic for marinades. It has an enzyme called actinidin that acts as a meat tenderizer. A substitute for this would be Asian pear.

Green onions - substitute ¼ white or yellow onion. 

Pineapple juice - never use the actual pineapple for this only the juice. Pineapples have an enzyme that will break down the beef and make it mushy. 

Soy sauce - Substitute any gluten-free alternative like tamari or coconut aminos.

Brown sugar - substitute white sugar or maple syrup.

Sesame oil - Toasted sesame oil would be amazing for this dish.

Garlic & Fresh Ginger - Fresh aromatics are important for this dish. Try not to substitute with garlic powder or ginger powder. Fresh is best! 

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Large Ziploc bag or bowl with lid 
• BBQ grill, air fryer, or large skillet

How to store and reheat

Store Asian BBQ Maui Style Beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, preheat the oven on medium heat to 350°F (175°C). Place the grilled boneless short ribs in a baking dish with the room temperature, cover with foil or paper towel, and heat for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). 

Asian BBQ Maui Style Beef - FAQs

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How to serve Asian BBQ Maui Style Beef

As a busy mom, I keep things simple for dinner and stick to a protein, side, salad, or roasted vegetables. Here are some ideas for how to serve Asian BBQ Beef:

• Serve with rice and a side of Garlic Braised Kale. 
• Pair with Garlic Fried Rice.
• Also, serve this with Asian Coleslaw as a refreshing side salad.

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Food safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.