Best 4 Beef Yakitori Recipes

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Yakitori is a popular Japanese grilled chicken skewer dish. It is made with bite-sized pieces of chicken, usually thigh or breast, that are skewered and grilled over charcoal. The chicken is typically marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce and grilled until slightly charred. Beef yakitori is a variation of the classic dish, made with beef instead of chicken. The beef is typically marinated in a similar sauce and grilled in the same way. Beef yakitori can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as teriyaki sauce, ponzu sauce, or a simple soy sauce-based sauce. It can also be served with a side of rice or vegetables.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF YAKITORI



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This marinade is delicious with beef, but is great with pork or chicken too. You will need to adjust the cooking time depending upon the meat or poultry you use for the skewers.

Provided by Rayna Jordan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound sirloin steak, cubed

Steps:

  • In a glass or plastic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, sugar, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
  • Thread the meat onto skewers. (If you are using wooden skewers, soak them 30 minutes first.) Place the skewers in a plastic or glass container just large enough to hold them, and pour the marinade over the meat, turning to coat well. Cover, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Preheat grill for high heat, and position grate 5 inches from coals.
  • Brush grate with oil, and place skewers on grill. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally turning kabobs to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1865.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BEEF YAKITORI



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Provided by Cynthia Nims

Categories     House & Garden

Yield Makes 12 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

Teriyaki Marinade
1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or dry sherry
1/2 cup soy sauce, preferably reduced-sodium
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon finely grated or minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon pressed or minced garlic
3/4 pound sirloin or tri-tip steak
8 green onions, trimmed to 4 inches from root end
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • To make the marinade, combine the mirin, soy sauce, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Pour the marinade into a shallow dish large enough to hold the meat and set aside to cool.
  • Cut the beef into 24 (1-inch) squares about 1/2 inch thick. Add the beef to the cooled marinade, stir to evenly coat, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cut the trimmed green onions into thirds. Soak 12 (4- to 6-inch) bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill.
  • Thread 2 pieces of beef and green onion, alternating, onto one end of each skewer. Grill the skewers until the meat is nicely browned and just a bit pink in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the skewers to a plate or small platter and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Set the plate on a warming tray to keep warm, if you wish.

BEEF YAKITORI



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Categories     Beef     Grill/Barbecue

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound sirloin steak, cubed

Steps:

  • In a glass or plastic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, sugar, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
  • Thread the meat onto skewers. (If you are using wooden skewers, soak them 30 minutes first.) Place the skewers in a plastic or glass container just large enough to hold them, and pour the marinade over the meat, turning to coat well. Cover, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Preheat grill for high heat, and position grate 5 inches from coals.
  • Brush grate with oil, and place skewers on grill. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally turning kabobs to ensure even cooking.

BEEF YAKITORI



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These Japanese skewers make great appetizers. Marinate the beef for up to 8 hours, refrigerated. It is best to skewer the meat and grill just before serving. From epicurious.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb sirloin or tri-tip steak
8 green onions, trimmed to 4 inches from root end
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
TERIYAKI MARINADE:
1/2 c mirin (sweet rice wine) or dry sherry
1/2 c soy sauce (low sodium)
1/2 c chicken broth
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced or finely grated
1 tsp garlic, minced or pressed

Steps:

  • 1. To make the marinade, combine the mirin, soy sauce, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan.
  • 2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute.
  • 3. Pour the marinade into a shallow dish large enough to hold the meat and set aside to cool.
  • 4. Cut the beef into 24 (1-inch) squares about 1/2 inch thick.
  • 5. Add the beef to the cooled marinade, stir to evenly coat, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • 6. Cut the trimmed green onions into thirds. Soak 12 (4- to 6-inch) bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
  • 7. Preheat an outdoor grill.
  • 8. Thread 2 pieces of beef and green onion, alternating, onto one end of each skewer.
  • 9. Grill the skewers until the meat is nicely browned and just a bit pink in the center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • 10. Transfer the skewers to a plate or small platter and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
  • 11. Set the plate on a warming tray to keep warm, if you wish.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Select a tender cut of beef, such as flank steak, skirt steak, or tenderloin, for best results.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, sake, mirin, and ginger adds flavor and tenderizes the meat.
  • Skewer the beef properly: Thread the beef onto skewers, making sure the pieces are evenly spaced and not too crowded.
  • Grill the beef over high heat: Grill the beef over high heat, turning frequently, until it is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Serve the beef with a dipping sauce: Serve the beef yakitori with a dipping sauce, such as teriyaki sauce or a simple mixture of soy sauce and wasabi.

Conclusion:

Beef yakitori is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With its smoky flavor, tender texture, and flavorful dipping sauce, it is a popular choice for both casual and formal gatherings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced griller, you can easily make beef yakitori at home with the right ingredients and techniques.

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