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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Teriyaki Beef Skewers?

As written, 32 minutes: 20 of prep and 12 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 30 minutes.

What temperature do I cook Teriyaki Beef Skewers at?

For Teriyaki Beef Skewers, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 6. The target internal temperature is 135 F (about 55 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why soak the skewers for Teriyaki Beef Skewers?

Step 1 reads: "Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes." Dry wood burns. The soak in step 1 keeps the skewers from catching over the heat; metal skewers need none.

Is there a substitute for mirin in Teriyaki Beef Skewers?

The entry for Teriyaki Beef Skewers calls for 4 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine). In its place: Use dry sherry or sake with half a teaspoon of sugar per tablespoon. Rice vinegar with the same sugar works when you want it alcohol-free.

Can I make Teriyaki Beef Skewers less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Teriyaki Beef Skewers comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

How many calories are in Teriyaki Beef Skewers?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 32 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 920 mg sodium.

Can I start Teriyaki Beef Skewers the day before?

Yes. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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