Japanese · Dinner
Grilled Beef Skewers with Sweet Sauce
Grilled beef sirloin cubes threaded on skewers with scallions, charred over high heat, and glazed with a reduced soy-mirin-sake sauce sweetened with sugar. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, the skewers offer charred edges, tender centers, and a glossy caramelized coating. Served hot as a classic izakaya-style dish.
$6
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
428Calories
42.3gProtein
16.4gFat
19.8gCarbs
15.9gSugar
1.1gFiber
1580mgSodium
112mgChol
5.3gSat Fat
650mgPotassium
55mgCalcium
4.2mgIron
2.6mcgVitamin B12
6mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
protein-rich
low-carb
low-calorie
rich-umami
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hidden-gems
Instructions
1
Prep
Cut the beef sirloin into 1-inch cubes and scallions into 1-inch pieces. Thread them alternately onto soaked bamboo skewers, 4-5 beef pieces per skewer.
2
Marinate
Rub the skewers lightly with vegetable oil and set aside at room temperature 15 minutes until the meat loses its chill.
3
Reduce
Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
4
Grill
Place skewers on a preheated grill pan over high heat. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until beef is charred and firm for medium doneness.
5
Glaze
Brush skewers generously with reduced sauce during the final minute over high heat, turning once, until glossy without burning.
6
Plate
Arrange skewers on a plate, scatter toasted sesame seeds over the top, and serve immediately while hot.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g beef sirloin
- 44 scallions
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp2 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame seeds
