Grilled Vietnamese Beef Skewers

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"From the Chatelaine magazine. Posted for ZWT4."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 9mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12

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)

directions

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.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

DH and I made these skewers for a BBQ last night. They were nice and very easy to put together. DH wished the meat had been a little more flavorful, but otherwise we thought it tasted very good. We followed the directions and marinating time as posted and used the bell peppers and cilantro. Thank you for a nice dish! Made for ZWT.