Grilled Vietnamese Beef Skewers Recipe

Name: Grilled Vietnamese Beef Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: marinade; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/3 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon hot chili-garlic sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons ground coriander (optional); KEBABS; 3 lbs top sirloin beef; 12 -16 skewers, presoaked in water; 2 red bell peppers (optional); chopped of fresh mint (optional) or cilantro leaf (optional)

Servings: persons

marinade
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon hot chili-garlic sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons ground coriander (optional)
KEBABS
3 lbs top sirloin beef
12 -16 skewers, presoaked in water
2 red bell peppers (optional)
chopped of fresh mint (optional) or cilantro leaf (optional)

1
Whisk together marinade ingredients and set aside.
2
Trim fat from beef and cut into bite sized chunks;.
3
Place beef and marinade in a plastic bag and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
4
When ready to cook, oil grill and heat barbecue to medium-high.
5
Cut peppers into squares.
6
Alternately thread beef and peppers onto skewers, and save marinade.
7
Place skewers on grill. Grill with lid closed, turning occasionally and brushing with marinade, for 5 minute Discard remaining marinade.
8
Continue grilling, uncovered, until meat is lightly charred and resists slightly when pressed, 4 to 8 more minute
9
Remove to a platter and sprinkle with mint.
10
Serve with lime wedges.

1113

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* 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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: marinade, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/3 cup fish sauce, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Vietnamese Beef Skewers falls under the Seafood 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.

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Grilled Vietnamese Beef Skewers

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Variations & substitutions

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