Oriental Steak Skewers (Or Appetizer Bites)

Cubes of sirloin steak are marinated in a flavorful oriental sauce and broiled or grilled until done. You can skewer the meat for a meal, or cook seperately and serve with toothpicks for an appetizer. Prep time includes 2 hours of marinade time, you may want to do longer. Number of serving depends on how you're serving the steaks, this makes approx. six meals or 12 appetizers. From a Taste of Home magazine.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 6-12
• Yields: 4 dozen pieces (approx)

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon  fresh gingerroot, minced or 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2  lbs  boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine all ingredients (EXCEPT steak and green onions) until mixed well.
2. Add beef and green onions, toss to coat.
3. Seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours, but overnight is better.
4. Drain beef, reserving marinade. Boil reserved marinade in a small pan for 5 minutes.
5. If serving as a meal, skewer beef onto kebob skewers leaing about 1 inch between each piece (if using bamboo skewers, remember to soak in water for 20 minutes before grilling).
6. TO BROIL: Broil beef cubes in a broiler pan, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade, for 6-8 minutes ot until meat is browned on all sides.
7. TO GRILL: Grill over medium high heat for about 6-8 minutes total, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.
8. Serve with cocktail picks, if using as an appetizer.