Teriyaki Beef Skewers

Name: Teriyaki Beef Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye (cubed), cubed; 6 tbsp soy sauce; 4 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 green onions, sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Tender beef chunks marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, then grilled on skewers until caramelized. A popular Hawaiian BBQ dish trending on social media.

32 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye (cubed), cubed
6 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
4 green onions, sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2

In a bowl, whisk together 6 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine), 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
3

Divide the marinade in half: use one portion for marinating the beef. Reserve the other for basting.
4

Place 3 lbs cubed beef sirloin or ribeye (cubed) in a bowl and pour half of the marinade over it. Toss gently and let marinate for 15 minutes.
5

Thread the marinated beef pieces onto the soaked skewers.
6

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
7

Grill skewers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning frequently and basting with the reserved marinade. The internal temperature should reach 135°F for medium-rare.
8

Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
9

Garnish with 4 sliced green onions and 2 tsp sesame seeds. Serve with rice.

Questions

Can I make Teriyaki Beef Skewers gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 6 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Teriyaki Beef Skewers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Teriyaki Beef Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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