Skewered Thai-Style Steak With Lime, Jalapeno, and Mint

Submitted by MeliBug

"Got this out of a cocktail food recipe card."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 36 skewers
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno, with seeds
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (reserve a little extra for brushing the meat)
• 1 lb london broil beef, 1 inch thick and 8 inches wide
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 36 medium mint leaves (to garnish)
• 36 bamboo skewers, 5 inches

directions

1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Mix lime juice, onion, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and jalapeno together in a small bowl. Add 3 tbsp oil, whisking slowly, and refrigerate until chilled.
3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 15 minutes.
4. Brush both sides of the meat with oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Grill until medium rare in the center, about 4 minutes per side.
6. Remove from grill and let rest for 15 minutes.
7. Cut the meat into uniform 1/8 inch thick slices, 3-4 inches long.
8. Place a mint leaf on each slice and roll up. Slide onto skewer rolled.
9. Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy!