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Satay Beef Skewers

Grilled marinated beef strips served on skewers with a rich and creamy peanut dipping sauce.

35 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak, sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 lemongrass stalk, finely minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp yellow curry powder
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 finely minced lemongrass stalk, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp yellow curry powder, and half of the 2 tbsp brown sugar in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add 1.5 lbs sliced thinly flank steak to the marinade, toss to coat, and thread onto skewers.

  3. 3

    Whisk 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup canned coconut milk, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and the remaining 2 tbsp brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.

  4. 4

    Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Serve warm skewers alongside the peanut dipping sauce.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Satay Beef Skewers reach?

For Satay Beef Skewers, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for lemongrass in Satay Beef Skewers?

The entry for Satay Beef Skewers calls for 2 lemongrass stalk, finely minced. In its place: Use the zest of one lemon plus a thin slice of fresh ginger per stalk. It is brighter and less floral, but it fills the same space.

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

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 Satay Beef Skewers uses 1.5 lbs flank steak, sliced thinly.

Is Satay Beef Skewers keto-friendly?

A serving of Satay Beef Skewers carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How much protein is in Satay Beef Skewers?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 36 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 12 g carbohydrate and 25 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How long does Satay Beef Skewers keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Satay Beef Skewers within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

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