Description
Beef teriyaki skewers bring summer grilling magic right to your backyard cookout, with tender marinated meat that sizzles and caramelizes perfectly. Grab some wooden skewers, fire up the grill, and get ready to wow your friends with these simple yet delicious Japanese-inspired bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb flank steak
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Teriyaki Sauce Components:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water (for cornstarch mixture)
Cooking Accessory:
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Salt and pepper each slice of your 1 lb flank steak with a light, even sprinkle.
- Slide each seasoned meat strip onto a pre-soaked wooden skewer, ensuring the meat is secure and relatively flat.
- Pour ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tbsp brown sugar into a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the simmering liquid, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes.
- Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water, then whisk into the sauce to create a glossy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Generously brush the warm teriyaki sauce over each skewered beef strip, coating all surfaces evenly.
- Heat your grill to 400°F and place skewers directly on the grates for 3-4 minutes per side, creating a caramelized exterior.
- Remove skewers when beef reaches your preferred doneness, typically 145°F for medium-rare.
- Let the skewers rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Choose a well-marbled flank steak for maximum tenderness and flavor in your skewers.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Keep an eye on the grill to prevent overcooking, aiming for medium-rare to medium doneness for the most succulent beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg