How to Make Beef Kushiyaki - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef Kushiyaki is a popular Japanese dish that consists of skewered and grilled pieces of tender beef. This delicious dish is perfect for a casual dinner or a sophisticated party. The smoky flavor of the beef combined with the sweetness of the sauce makes it a crowd-pleaser.

With its roots in Japanese cuisine, beef kushiyaki is a dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a dish that is simple to prepare, but has a depth of flavor that is truly satisfying. The skewered b...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as Aji-No-Moto®)
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut paper-thin
  • 3 green onions, cut into 2-inch slices
  • bamboo skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a bowl, mix the mirin, garlic, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, and sugar; stir to dissolve the sugar. Place the beef and green onions into the marinade, stir to coat with marinade, and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Soak bamboo skewers in water.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Roll a slice of thin beef around a piece of green onion; skewer the roll with 2 bamboo skewers, place about 1/2 inch apart. Repeat twice more, placing 3 beef rolls onto the 2 skewers. Repeat with remaining beef, green onion, and skewers until all the beef is rolled up. Place skewers onto a broiling pan. Discard used marinade.
  • Broil until browned on both sides, about 3 to 3 1/2 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    122 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 630mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 164mg