Korean BBQ Beef Skewers
Korean BBQ Beef Skewers
Ingredients
For the Beef Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 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
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 Asian pear, grated (or 1/2 small apple)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare beef and vegetables: Pat the beef sirloin dry with paper towels. Cut the beef, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into approximately 1-inch pieces, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Make the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, packed brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, grated Asian pear (or apple), rice vinegar, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Marinate beef: Add the prepared beef pieces to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4 hours, up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the beef to tenderize.
- 4
Skewer beef and vegetables: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to assembly to prevent them from burning on the grill. Thread the marinated beef pieces alternately with the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion pieces onto the skewers.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Preheat grill: Preheat an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. Aim for a temperature of about 400°F. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Grill skewers: Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is ideal for tenderness) and the vegetables are tender-crisp with slight char marks. The total cooking time will be approximately 8 to 12 minutes.
⏱️ 12 min
- 7
Serve: Carefully remove the Korean BBQ beef skewers from the grill. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a final sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 2 min
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Korean BBQ Beef Skewers
Ingredients
For the Beef Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 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
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 Asian pear, grated (or 1/2 small apple)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare beef and vegetables: Pat the beef sirloin dry with paper towels. Cut the beef, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into approximately 1-inch pieces, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Make the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, packed brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, grated Asian pear (or apple), rice vinegar, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Marinate beef: Add the prepared beef pieces to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4 hours, up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the beef to tenderize.
- 4
Skewer beef and vegetables: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to assembly to prevent them from burning on the grill. Thread the marinated beef pieces alternately with the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion pieces onto the skewers.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Preheat grill: Preheat an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. Aim for a temperature of about 400°F. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Grill skewers: Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is ideal for tenderness) and the vegetables are tender-crisp with slight char marks. The total cooking time will be approximately 8 to 12 minutes.
⏱️ 12 min - 7
Serve: Carefully remove the Korean BBQ beef skewers from the grill. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a final sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 2 min