Teriyaki Sesame Beef Skewers: A Flavor-Packed Delight for Your Grill
Are you ready to take your grilling game to the next level? These Teriyaki Sesame Beef Skewers are the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and umami flavors. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, these skewers are sure to impress at your next BBQ. With a rich marinade and a hint of char from the grill, this dish is bound to become a favorite. Let’s dive into how you can make this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
- 12 wooden (or bamboo) skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour
For the Teriyaki Beef:
- 2 Tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin roast, sliced 1 cm thick against the grain
- ½ cup dark brown sugar (light brown can be used, but dark brown is preferred)
- ⅓ cup soy sauce (if using less-sodium, add 1/2 teaspoon sea salt)
- 2 Tablespoons garlic (6 cloves), pressed
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons mirin, or 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice or fresh crushed pineapples (optional for tenderizing lean meats like ‘eye of round’ or ‘chuck’)
Instructions
- Prep the Skewers:
Begin by soaking your wooden skewers in water for 1 hour before grilling. This step is crucial to prevent the skewers from burning too quickly on the grill. 💧 - Toast the Sesame Seeds:
In a medium-high heat pan, toast the white sesame seeds for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn golden brown. Transfer them to a heat-proof bowl and allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Once cooled, grind the seeds in a mortar with a pestle or use a zip-top plastic bag and rolling pin. 🌰 - Prepare the Beef:
Remove the beef sirloin roast from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. If necessary, trim away any connective tissue or silver skin. Slice the roast into even, thin slices against the grain, aiming for pieces about 2 x 3 inches with a 1 cm thickness. Place the beef slices in a large mixing bowl. 🍖 - Make the Marinade:
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dark brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, mirin, toasted sesame seeds, hoisin sauce, and pineapple juice (if using). Pour the marinade over the beef slices and mix until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the beef to a zip-top plastic bag and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse. 🍶 - Assemble the Skewers:
Thread about 6 beef slices onto each skewer, leaving a 2-inch gap at the end of the skewer for easy handling. Repeat until all the meat is skewered. Arrange the skewers on a tray lined with aluminum foil. 🍢 - Reduce the Marinade:
If you have leftover marinade, pour it into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir occasionally until the sauce reduces and thickens. This sauce can be used to brush on the beef while grilling for extra flavor. 🍲 - Grill the Skewers:
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F). Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked through and the sauce becomes sticky with a slight char. This char adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy! 🔥
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating Time: 1 hour
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Whether you serve these Teriyaki Sesame Beef Skewers as an appetizer or a main course, they’re guaranteed to be a hit. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, paired with the grilled char, makes this dish unforgettable. Try it out at your next cookout and watch these skewers disappear in no time!
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Teriyaki Sesame Beef Skewers
- Total Time: 1hr 30min
Ingredients
▢ 12 skewers wooden (or bamboo), soaked in water for 1 hour
Instructions
▢ 2 Tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
▢ 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin roast, sliced 1 cm thick against the grain
▢ ½ cup dark brown sugar, (dark brown preferred but light brown works too)
▢ ⅓ cup soy sauce, (if using less-sodium, add 1/2 teaspoon sea salt)
▢ 2 Tablespoons garlic (6 cloves), pressed
▢ 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
▢ 2 Tablespoons mirin, or 1 teaspoon white sugar
▢ 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
▢ ½ cup pineapple juice or fresh crushed pineapples, Optional – Will aid with tenderizing lean meat such as ‘eye of round’ or ‘chuck’. Marinate for 5 minutes up to 15 minutes maximum, depending on the thickness of the sliced meat. If you want to add pineapple juice for flavor to tender meat, I recommend adding it at the very end after your meat is done marinating with the teriyaki sauce.
Instructions
1️⃣ Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour prior to grilling to help prevent sticks from burning too quickly. 💧
2️⃣ Toast white sesame seeds on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown (you can also use pre-toasted sesame seeds). Set it aside in a heat-proof bowl to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Grind seeds in a mortar with a pestle (or in a zip-top plastic bag with a rolling pin). 🌰
3️⃣ Remove roast from packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. If present, trim away connective tissue or silver skin (the membrane that will not break down during grilling) from the roast. Slice roast into even, thin slices against the grain. Cut slices approx. 2 x 3 inches with a 1 cm thickness. Set beef aside in a large mixing bowl. 🍖
4️⃣ In a medium mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, mirin, toasted sesame seeds, hoisin sauce and pineapple juice (only recommended for tougher meats). Pour the sauce into the bowl with sliced beef and mix everything with a spatula until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap (or place beef into a zip-top plastic bag) and refrigerate it for 1 hour. 🍶
5️⃣ Skewer about 6 beef slices on one skewer stick, leaving a 2-inch gap on the dull side of the stick for easy handling. Repeat this step until all of the meat is skewered. Place skewers on a tray lined with aluminum foil. 🍢
6️⃣ If there is excess marinade left over, pour it into a saucepan and bring it to a boil (stir occasionally) until the sauce has reduced and is thickened. Use this as an extra sauce to brush on the beef while grilling. 🍲
7️⃣ Grill skewers on your BBQ oven on medium-high heat (approximately 400°F) for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the meat is cooked and the sauce is sticky (slightly charred is even better for flavor). Serve immediately as an appetizer or as a main course with a side dish. 🔥
- Prep Time: 20min
- Marinating Time: 1hr
- Cook Time: 10min