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Teriyaki Beef Skewers

Tender pieces of sirloin steak marinated in an Asian-inspired sauce and cooked on a hot grill.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: teriyaki beef skewers recipe, teriyaki skewers
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Jessica Gavin

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup water plus 2 tbsp water, divided
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin rice wine
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 pounds top sirloin steak cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
  • 2 cups pineapple wedges cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
  • 1 cup diced red onion cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the soy sauce, ¾ cup water, honey, rice vinegar, mirin rice wine, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  • Add ½ cup of the teriyaki sauce mixture to a resealable plastic bag along with the cubed beef. Seal the bag and marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes or overnight in a refrigerator. Reserve the remaining 1 cup marinade for later and set aside.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Add the remaining teriyaki sauce mixture to a small saucepan, should be about 1 cup. Bring the teriyaki sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to make a cornstarch slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the boiling sauce, and whisk to combine.
  • Continuously stir until a nice and thick sauce coats the back of a spoon, 30 to 60 seconds. Set the sauce aside.
  • Thread the marinated beef, pineapple wedges and red onion onto each skewer.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high. Add a small amount of vegetable oil on a folded piece of paper towel, and then carefully grease the grill with the oil. Once the grill is very hot, add the teriyaki beef skewers and discard the marinade.
  • Cook on one side uncovered for 3 minutes. Flip over and cook another 3 minutes. Cook on the remaining sides for 1 minute per side, or until the internal temperature of the beef reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
  • Allow meat to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Glaze skewers with teriyaki sauce and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro leaves. Serve extra teriyaki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg

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