Beef Brochettes

5 from 2 votes

Make some Asian-style beef brochettes for a protein-packed appetizer. It only takes 5 minutes to grill, then you can serve these appetizer bites alongside a peanut dipping sauce.

Prep Time25

Cook Time5

Marinate2

Total Time2 25

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: people (if serving as an appetizer)

Calories: 411kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Beef Brochettes

½ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup canola oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cloves garlic minced
2 stalks lemongrass tough outer layers removed, finely diced
2 green onions sliced on the bias, divided
2 pounds beef top sirloin steak excess fat on outside removed, sliced into ½ x 4 inch strips
¼ cup unsalted peanuts roughly chopped, for garnish

For the Peanut Dipping Sauce

¼ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons cool water
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

For the Beef Brochettes

Add soy sauce, canola oil, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, garlic, lemongrass, and half of the sliced green onions to a large mixing bowl. Add in sliced sirloin steak and mix until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 hours.
Meanwhile, soak 3.5-inch toothpicks or skewers in a bowl of water for about 1 hour to help prevent them from burning on the grill.
Thread marinated sirloin steak on the toothpicks. Preheat a gas grill to high heat (around 450°F).
Cook brochettes covered over direct heat for 4 - 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Test doneness by reading the internal temperature of the beef. It should read 125°F for rare doneness.
Plate brochettes on a large platter. Garnish with remaining green onions and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately alongside peanut dipping sauce.

For the Peanut Dipping Sauce

Add peanut butter, water, lime juice, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and ground ginger to a high-powered blender. Blend on high until everything is well incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed. The sauce should easily fall off a spoon when you pick it up. If the sauce is too thick, add 1 additional tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer sauce to a small bowl and serve alongside brochettes.

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Notes

If you can't find sirloin steak or need a cheaper option, look for flat iron steak.

Always use a digital thermometer to ensure the steak is cooked to the correct temperature of 125°F for rare doneness.

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