Grilled Beef Satay Skewers

Enjoy the tantalizing flavors of grilled beef satay skewers, where succulent strips of marinated beef are threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Served with a velvety peanut sauce for dipping, this dish is a harmonious blend of savory and nutty, making it an irresistible appetizer or main course for your next barbecue or dinner gathering.

Why This Recipe Works:

Street Food at Home: These grilled beef satay skewers are an Asian-inspired street food that I literally cannot get enough of! There are many different versions of satay out there, but this one uses thinly sliced sirloin steak that is marinated in a sweet and savory mixture, then grilled to perfection with a slight char! And, the homemade peanut sauce on the side is a must.

Perfectly for Sharing: This is the kind of meal you just have to share with family or friends. You can make grilled beef satay skewers as a dunk-able appetizer or serve alongside a bed of rice to make it a gorgeous meal! No matter how you serve them, they are definitely going to be a hit!

Supplies Needed:

• Shallow Dish
• Skewers
• Mixing Bowl
• Grill

Ingredients:

• Beef Sirloin: Select lean cuts of beef such as sirloin or flank steak!

Beef Satay Marinade:

• Coconut Milk: Use a full-fat can of coconut milk here.
• Soy Sauce: This will act as the salt and add extra flavor, too!
• Fish Sauce: Fish sauce lends more umami flavor.
• Red Curry Paste: For a bit of spice!
• Lime: Fresh lime juice will result in the best flavor.
• Fresh Ginger: Fresh ginger lends more flavor and aroma than ground ginger!
• Garlic: Freshly minced.
• Cumin & Coriander: These two will spice these grilled beef satay skewers to perfection!

Peanut Sauce:

• Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter is best for this smooth peanut sauce!
• Soy Sauce: To add salt and umami flavor.
• Coconut Milk: Full-fat coconut milk is best!
• Lime: Fresh lime juice adds the best flavor and balances out the this creamy sauce.
• Sambal Oelek: Sambal oelek is a crushed chile paste that you didn’t know you needed in your pantry! It adds a depth of flavor- slightly spicy, tangy and salty!
• Fresh Garlic & Ginger: These fresh aromatics are necessary for a flavorful peanut sauce!

Preparation:

Beef Satay Marinade:

1. Make Marinade: In a bowl, combine the coconut milk, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, coriander, cumin and curry paste. Mix well to create the marinade.
2. Add Beef: Cut the thinly sliced beef into strips that are about 1 inch wide. Place the beef strips in a resealable bag or a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the beef is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally, overnight for the best flavor.

Peanut Sauce:

1. Start the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sambal oelek together.
2. Heat: Heat the mixture over low to medium heat, stirring constantly until it becomes smooth and well combined. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to achieve your desired consistency.
3. Set Aside: Once the peanut sauce is heated through and well mixed, remove it from the heat and let it cool.

Grilling Instructions:

1. Preheat: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for direct grilling.
2. Assemble Skewers: Thread the marinated sirloin steak onto skewers and set them aside.
3. Grill: Place the skewers over direct heat onto the grill grates and move the skewers every minute, flipping and turning them so the outside caramelizes but doesn’t burn and overcook, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Serve: Remove the beef satay skewers from the grill. Serve with rice and the homemade peanut sauce for dipping and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions:

Feel free to serve your beef satay skewers on their own with the peanut sauce for dipping on the side! You can also serve these up with a bed of basmati rice, or opt for cauliflower rice for a low carb meal. These skewers would also be delicious with a homemade fried rice!

For a bit of green, try serving these with a cabbage chopped salad or cold soba noodle salad!

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