Sep 10 2026
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Beef On A Stick (4) Recipe

Inspired by May Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Time55m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Beef and Marinade

Skewers & Garnish

Dipping Sauce (optional)

Method

Beef and Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the beef

    Trim excess fat from the steak and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut the steak across the grain into 1/2-inch cubes so the finished bites are tender.

  2. 2

    Make the marinade

    In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves and mixture is uniform.

  3. 3

    Marinate

    Add the beef cubes to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. (If you must, 15 minutes works but yields less flavor.)

Skewers & Grilling

  1. 4

    Prep skewers

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 20–30 minutes to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, no soaking is needed.

  2. 5

    Thread the beef

    Thread 6–8 beef cubes onto each skewer, leaving a little space between pieces so heat circulates. You should have four skewers total.

  3. 6

    Heat grill or broiler

    Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C) or set oven broiler to high and position rack 6 inches from heat. Lightly oil the grill grates or brush oil on the meat to prevent sticking.

  4. 7

    Cook the skewers

    Grill or broil the skewers 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium (internal beef temperature about 130–140°F / 54–60°C), turning once or twice so all sides develop a light char. Total cooking time 6–9 minutes depending on desired doneness and cube size.

  5. 8

    Rest

    Transfer cooked skewers to a plate and let rest 3–5 minutes so juices redistribute.

Dipping Sauce & Finishing

  1. 9

    Make dipping sauce (optional)

    Whisk together hoisin sauce, Sriracha, water, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust heat and consistency with more Sriracha or water as desired.

  2. 10

    Garnish and serve

    Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the beef. Serve with lime wedges and the dipping sauce on the side.

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