Sep 09 2026
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Tender Beef On A Stick (4) Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Marinated beef skewers

Method

Marinated beef skewers

  1. 1

    Prepare beef

    Trim visible fat and silver skin from the beef. Cut the beef into uniform 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes so they cook evenly. Pat the cubes dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Make marinade

    In a medium bowl combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture is uniform.

  3. 3

    Marinate

    Place the beef cubes in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the beef, massaging to coat all pieces. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. (Do not exceed 6 hours to keep meat texture tender.)

Skewers & finishing

  1. 4

    Prepare skewers & preheat

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Remove beef from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to bring toward room temperature. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (about 425°F / 220°C). If broiling, position rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat.

  2. 5

    Assemble skewers

    Thread beef cubes onto skewers leaving a little space between pieces so heat can circulate. For even cooking, place 6–8 cubes per skewer depending on skewer length. Arrange skewers on a baking sheet in a single layer while you heat the grill.

  3. 6

    Cook the skewers

    Place skewers on the preheated grill or grill pan. Cook for about 2.5–3 minutes per side, turning once or twice, until a medium-rare to medium internal temperature of 130–140°F (54–60°C) is reached. If you prefer medium-well, cook a bit longer, about 3–3.5 minutes per side. Avoid overcooking to keep the beef tender.

  4. 7

    Baste & rest

    During the last minute of cooking, brush melted butter lightly over the beef for shine and flavor. Remove skewers from the heat and transfer to a plate. Tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes so juices redistribute.

  5. 8

    Garnish & serve

    Sprinkle finely chopped parsley over the skewers, serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the meat. Serve warm on a platter.

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