Ginger Marinated Beef Skewers

Add some variety to your cooking routine and make these fun and flavourful beef kebobs. The longer you allow the beef to marinate the more the flavours will soak in, creating delicious juicy beef. Complete the meal with some roasted root vegetables such as parsnips, rutabaga and turnip with a mixed green salad.

Ingredients:

Beef tenderloin 1 lb 454 g
Fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp 10 mL
Soy sauce ½ Tbsp 7 mL
Sambal olek 1 Tbsp 15 mL
Orange juice ½ cup 125 mL
Fish sauce 1 Tbsp 15 mL
Honey 1 Tbsp 15 mL
Green onion, sliced 1 each 1 each
8 – 10 skewers
Cooking spray

Directions:

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk all ingredients except the beef and cooking spray in a small bowl.
  3. Cut the beef into thin strips.
  4. Place in a Ziploc bag and add the marinade.
  5. Shake and let sit in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 day.
  6. Thread strips onto skewers.
  7. Heat a large skillet on medium high, and spray with cooking spray.
  8. Place each skewer in hot pan and sear on each side for 2 minutes.

Makes 4 servings (161 g / serving). 1 serving = 2-3 skewers