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Beef Satay

Tender strips of marinated beef grilled on skewers until smoky and served with a rich peanut dipping sauce.

35 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak, sliced thin
  • 4 shallots, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 tbsp warm water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 4 minced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground coriander, 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl to make the marinade.

  2. 2

    Thread 1.5 lbs sliced thin flank steak onto skewers, coat with marinade, and rest for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Whisk 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter and 6 tbsp warm water together until smooth.

  4. 4

    Preheat grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates.

  5. 5

    Grill skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and beef reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

  6. 6

    Serve hot skewers immediately with the dipping sauce.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Beef Satay reach?

For Beef Satay, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Beef Satay?

Step 2 reads: "Thread 1.5 lbs sliced thin flank steak onto skewers, coat with marinade, and rest for 30 minutes." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 2 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

What can I use instead of kecap manis in Beef Satay?

The entry for Beef Satay calls for 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce. In its place: Simmer equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar or molasses for a minute, until syrupy.

Can I use another cut instead of flank steak in Beef Satay?

Flank, skirt, hanger and flat iron swap freely at the same weight. Slice whichever you use across the grain, or it eats tough. As written, the entry for Beef Satay uses 1.5 lbs flank steak, sliced thin.

Does Beef Satay contain peanuts?

Yes: 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, peanuts and soy. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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