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Lemongrass Beef Skewers

Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers

Throw together the marinade for these Lemongrass Beef Skewers early in the day and dinner will be super easy - and super delicious! Whether you serve them with the Easy Peanut Sauce or on their own, the recipe is sure to be a winner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Lemongrass Beef Skewers
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 284 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
  • 1 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or other neutral flavored oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 3 medium cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½-2 pounds flat iron steak see post for substitution
  • chopped salted peanuts for garnish
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Peanut Sauce if desired

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar, lemongrass, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, oil, chile garlic sauce, garlic and kosher salt in a medium size bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  2. Slice beef into ¼-inch slices (crosswise) and add to marinade mixture in the bowl. Toss to coat beef well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
  3. When ready to cook, heat grill to high. (You should be able to hold your hand 1 to 2 inches above the grate for only 2 to 3 seconds). Oil grates with cooking spray or oil.
  4. Drain beef and discard the marinade. Thread 4-5 beef strips onto each skewer, accordion style.
  5. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook, turning every couple minutes until golden brown and charred in places, about 10-12 minutes total. Do not cover grill while cooking skewers.
  6. Remove from grill and tent with foil for 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro for garnish. Serve with Peanut Sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 655mg28%
Potassium 415mg12%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.