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

Beef satay is a popular Southeast Asian dish that features tender beef skewers marinated in a savory and aromatic sauce, then grilled to perfection. This flavorful and satisfying dish is a favorite at barbecues, parties, and gatherings, and it's also a great weeknight meal option. The combination of tender beef, savory marinade, and smoky grill flavors makes this dish a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 2-inch piece of fresh lemon grass (white part only)
  • 2 pounds beef top sirloin, trimmed
  • 4 12-inch long metal skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 skewers

  • Whisk together brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, onion, oil, soy sauce, coriander, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Bruise lemongrass by hitting it lightly several times with the back of a large chef's knife; mince lemongrass and add to marinade.
  • Cut beef sirloin into strips about 2 1/2-inches long and 1/8 inch-thick. Stir beef into marinade until beef is completely coated, about 1 minute. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove beef from marinade and shake off excess marinade. Thread 1/4 of the meat onto each metal skewer. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Arrange skewers on the preheated grill; cook until meat stops sticking to the grill, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip skewers and continue cooking until meat is well browned and shows grill marks, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Flip skewers once more; cook until meat is still slightly pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer skewers to a platter; let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    484 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 1638mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 645mg