Kimchi Marinated Skirt Steak Skewers
Kimchi Marinated Skirt Steak Skewers
Ingredients
For the Kimchi Marinade
- 1 cup kimchi, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, as needed, for grilling
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the kimchi marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped kimchi, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Marinate the steak: Add the 1-inch strips of skirt steak to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably up to 8 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 120 min
- 3
Soak skewers and prepare vegetables: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. While the steak marinates, prepare the bell peppers and red onion by cutting them into 1-inch pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat grill: Preheat your outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
Assemble skewers: Thread the marinated steak strips onto the soaked skewers, alternating with pieces of red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Try to distribute the ingredients evenly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Grill the skewers: Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the steak reaches your desired doneness (medium-rare is typically 130-135°F internal temperature). The vegetables should be tender-crisp and slightly charred.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 7
Rest and serve: Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender steak. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Kimchi Marinated Skirt Steak Skewers
Ingredients
For the Kimchi Marinade
- 1 cup kimchi, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, as needed, for grilling
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the kimchi marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped kimchi, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the steak: Add the 1-inch strips of skirt steak to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably up to 8 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 120 min - 3
Soak skewers and prepare vegetables: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. While the steak marinates, prepare the bell peppers and red onion by cutting them into 1-inch pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat grill: Preheat your outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
Assemble skewers: Thread the marinated steak strips onto the soaked skewers, alternating with pieces of red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Try to distribute the ingredients evenly.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Grill the skewers: Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the steak reaches your desired doneness (medium-rare is typically 130-135°F internal temperature). The vegetables should be tender-crisp and slightly charred.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 7
Rest and serve: Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender steak. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 5 min