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Asian-Inspired Lemongrass Beef Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze

Name: Asian-Inspired Lemongrass Beef Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 500g beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 stalks lemongrass, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 8 to 10 wooden skewers, soaked; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 red onion, cut into wedges

These skewers bring together fragrant lemongrass-marinated beef with a sweet chili glaze for a mouthwatering dish perfect for any gathering.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 11, 2025

Asian-Inspired Lemongrass Beef Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lemongrass Beef Marinade

For the Sweet Chili Glaze

For the Skewers

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 376 kcal
Protein: 30.5 g
Carbs: 15.5 g
Fat: 22.25 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1503 kcal
Protein: 122 g
Carbs: 62 g
Fat: 89 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g beef sirloin cut into 1-inch cubes	1100	115	0	75	0
2 stalks lemongrass minced	5	0	1	0	0
3 cloves garlic minced	13	1	3	0	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	20	2	2	0	0
1 tablespoon fish sauce	10	1	0	0	0
1 tablespoon brown sugar	50	0	13	0	0
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce	60	0	15	0	0
1 tablespoon soy sauce	10	1	1	0	0
1 teaspoon lime juice	1	0	0	0	0
8 to 10 wooden skewers soaked	0	0	0	0	0
1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces	37	1	9	0	3
1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces	37	1	9	0	3
1 red onion cut into wedges	40	1	9	0	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine marinade ingredients
In a bowl, combine the minced lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
2
Coat the beef
Add the beef cubes, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Preparing the Sweet Chili Glaze

1
Mix ingredients
In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
2
Combine
Stir until well combined.
3
Set aside
Set aside for brushing during grilling.

How to Make Asian-Inspired Lemongrass Beef Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling Set Up
Preheat grill to medium-high and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
2
Threading the Skewers
Alternate beef, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and onion on each skewer.
3
Cooking the Skewers
Grill for about 8-10 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with sweet chili glaze.