Korean BBQ Beef Skewers with Spicy Scallion Sauce
These Korean BBQ Beef Skewers are amazing by themselves. Add on the Spicy Scallion Sauce and you have a blockbuster of a meal!
Things to know:
What are Korean BBQ Beef Skewers?
Korean BBQ beef skewers are tender, marinated strips of steak (often ribeye or flank) threaded onto sticks, combined with vegetables, and grilled for a savory, sweet, and smoky flavor. They are typically marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and gochujang, then grilled for 6-8 minutes and garnished with sesame seeds.
What is gochujang?
Gochujang is a spicy, sweet, and savory fermented Korean chili paste made from red chili pepper flakes, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt, essential in Korean cuisine for adding a deep, umami flavor to dishes like bibimbap, tteokbokki, stews, and marinades for meats and tofu. Its thick, sticky consistency and complex flavor profile make it a versatile condiment and cooking ingredient, comparable to a mix of sriracha and miso.
What is the history of gochujang?
Gochujang is an ancient Korean fermented red chili paste dating back to the late 16th or early 17th century, originating after chili peppers were introduced to Korea from the Americas via trade routes. It was originally used for medicinal purposes before becoming a staple, nutrient-rich fermented condiment and key “mother sauce” in Korean cuisine.
What is a brasero grill?
A brasero grill (or brazier) is a specialized side firebox—often associated with Argentine-style (parrilla) cooking—used to burn wood or charcoal down into hot embers, which are then pushed or dropped under the main grate. It allows for continuous cooking with consistent, intense heat, separating flaming wood from the food to prevent overcooking.
What is the difference between green onions and scallions?
They are one in the same. Scallions, also known as green onions, are young onions from the Allium genus, characterized by long, hollow green stalks and small white bases, with a mild, sweet onion flavor that’s less pungent than mature onions. They are used whole, raw or cooked, as a garnish or ingredient in salads, stir-fries, and many other dishes, and are a good source of vitamins K, A, and C.
Ingredients:
1 lb flank steak, sliced into thin strips
3 T soy sauce
2 T brown sugar
1 T sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 t ginger, minced
For the Spicy Scallion Sauce
1 cup scallions, finely chopped
2 T Gochujang
1 T honey
2 T rice vinegar
1 t sesame seeds (optional) For garnish
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
2. Add the sliced flank steak to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for better flavor.
3. In another bowl, mix together the chopped scallions, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
4. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated beef strips onto the skewers, folding them back and forth to create a zigzag effect.
5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the beef is nicely charred and cooked to your desired doneness.
6. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute.
7. Serve the beef skewers warm with the spicy scallion sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping. ENJOY!
Equipment used:
Sunterra Argentine Brasero Grill
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