Grilled Beef and Peanut Meatball Skewers Recipe

Name: Grilled Beef and Peanut Meatball Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bamboo skewers, coaked in water for 20 minutes prior to use; 1 tablespoon peanut oil, for grilling or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 500 g beef mince or 500 g ground chicken; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 2 ½ tablespoons chopped mint or 1 ½ tablespoons chopped coriander; 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped finely; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 ½ tablespoons coconut cream; 3 teaspoons fish sauce; ⅓ teaspoon black pepper; 1 small red chili, deseeded andvery finely chopped (red asian style chilli); ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons sugar syrup; ¾ cup cold water; ½ teaspoon chili, very finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed; 3 tablespoons fish sauce

Servings: persons

8 bamboo skewers, coaked in water for 20 minutes prior to use
1 tablespoon peanut oil, for grilling or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
500 g beef mince or 500 g ground chicken
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 ½ tablespoons chopped mint or 1 ½ tablespoons chopped coriander
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped finely
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 ½ tablespoons coconut cream
3 teaspoons fish sauce
⅓ teaspoon black pepper
1 small red chili, deseeded andvery finely chopped (red asian style chilli)
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar syrup
¾ cup cold water
½ teaspoon chili, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons fish sauce

1
Combine all of the meatball ingredients, kneading and squeezing until the mixture is well mixed and smooth.
2
With wet hands, shape into bite-size balls and thread three onto each skewer.
3
Brush lighly with oil and grill on a barbecue, in a hot pan or under the grill.
4
Turn often, for about 7 minutes until cooked but still a little rare on the inside.
5
If using the chicken meat- be sure to cook through thoroughly.
6
Serve with Vietnamese dipping sauce or other sauce of your choice.
7
To make the Vietnamese dipping sauce (optional): Whisk all ingredients together.
8
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

441

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bamboo skewers, coaked in water for 20 minutes prior to use, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, for grilling or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 500 g beef mince or 500 g ground chicken, 3 green onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Beef and Peanut Meatball Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Beef and Peanut Meatball Skewers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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