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Grilled Asian Garlic Steak Skewers are marinated in a delicious Asian garlic sesame sauce and grilled to tender and juicy perfection. Perfect for any BBQ or gathering!
Great grill meals for outdoor entertaining are a must at my house. When I am in the mood for steak with delicious Asian flavors, I also love Grilled Flank Steak with Asian Marinade because it is unbelievably good!
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Excellent! Juicy and perfectly seasoned!
Grilled Asian Garlic Steak Skewers
Ok, ok I admit that I have a bit of an obsession with Asian foods. But this recipe was FANTASTIC! Anything that involves soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil is an instant favorite in my book. This recipe was simple to put together and the flavor is out of this world good.
I am pretty picky when it comes to steak. It has to be tender and melt in your mouth. I just can’t do the tough and chewy but it takes cooking the steak just right. Also buying a high-quality steak helps too you just can’t overcook it. Tenderloin can be a little expensive but it will get the best results. A chuck roast is a little less expensive but can tend to be a little tough and chewy I have found. A sirloin tip is a good balance between the two and will deliver amazing results and a great kabab.
What do I need to Make Garlic Steak Skewers?
- Top sirloin steak: Lean and fits into a balanced diet, and it’s budget friendly. (If you have room in your budget, filet is a great option as well!)
- Red onion: Mild flavor and great color!
- Soy sauce: It brings out meat’s natural flavors and also tenderizes it.
- Garlic cloves: minced
- Sesame oil: Nutty and toasty flavor in the marinade.
- Olive Oil: Mix together with sesame oil and soy sauce for marinade.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness
- Grated ginger: Keep ginger root in your freezer and grate some whenever you need it.
- Sesame seeds: Sesame flavor combined with the ginger is trademark Asian flavor!
- Bell Peppers: I love using yellow green and orange because of their taste and color!
- Green onions: For garnish
- Skewers: If using wooden, soak 30 minutes ahead of time in water.
How to Make Asian Garlic Steak Skewers:
- Cut steak: Cut steak into one inch cubes. Cut the red onion into large chunks and set aside.
- Wisk sauce: In a large bowl whisk together soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, vegetable oil, sugar, ginger and sesame seeds. Add the steak and toss to coat in marinade. Marinate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Make Skewers: Preheat the grill to medium high heat while you thread the meat and the red onion onto the skewers.
- Grill: Cook for 8-10 minutes until the meat is done to desired liking.
How do you cook with wooden skewers?
While the meat for your grilled Asian steak skewers is marinating, soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. The temperature of the water does not matter. If you find yourself using skewers in your cooking a lot, then I would suggest pre-soaking the skewers. Soak a bunch of them overnight, drain, wrap in plastic, and freeze. Then you will have some ready whenever you need them.
What temperature do you grill kabobs?
On a grill: Cook your kabob directly over the flame or coals. Keep the lid open since you are cooking on direct heat. Grill on medium-high heat (about 375 degrees) for 8-10 minutes. Rotate approximately every 2-3 minutes until all sides are browned.
In the oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. A higher temperature is necessary since the kabob will not be on direct heat.
What to Serve with Kabobs
I love kabobs, but stayed away from serving them for the longest time because I was not sure what to pair them with. After trying many different things, I found out they are really good with anything! Here are some things I have put together with them and loved.
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Grilled Asian Garlic Steak Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (I like using the Japanese assorted sesame seeds but any will work)
- 1 red onion cut into one inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
- skewers
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut steak into one inch cubes.
- In a large bowl whisk together soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, olive oil, sugar, ginger and sesame seeds. Add the steak and toss to coat in marinade. Marinate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Thread the meat, red onion, and bell pepper onto the skewers. Grill for 8-10 minutes until the meat is done to desired liking.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I have made this for a main Christmas meal for over 30 people 6 years ago- it was a hit. I have made it for as a weeknight dinner too since then. I am bringing it back this year for Christmas for over 40 people by request. My printed copy from 6 years ago is tattered and happy that I found it online again! Simple to make & great flavor!
Hi Alyssa! I am so excited to try this, but can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar? I am all out of white 🙁
You can but it may change the flavor a bit!
Soy Good!!! Very tasty recipe. The family loved it! A definite Pin, & make again recipe.
Thank you!!
WOW this recipe is on point!! My husband loved it. I marinated it for about 6 hours. The flavor was amazing all the way through the meat. Packed with flavor. Thank you so much. It’s sure is a keeper.
Thank you so much!!! I’m so glad to hear that you liked it!
This marinade is the bomb! So flavorful. This has become our go-to for steak kabobs.
These were WONDERFUL! I Subbed Truvia for the sugar but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. The meat was soooo render and the flavours were perfectly balanced. It’s a definite keeper!! 🙂
The flavor is amazing and we’ve made this a few times. Huge hit for our family. My only complaint is that the recipe is a little misleading. Total time is not 20 minutes as it needs to marinade for three hours to overnight. Also I would not cut the onions and set them aside for three hours to overnight… Make sure to read the recipe through ahead of time to prep accordingly.
This is one amazing dish!
Excellent! Juicy and perfectly seasoned!
Family loved it. i have made it several times.