How long can I store leftovers?

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can marinate the beef a day in advance to enhance flavor.

Can I substitute the beef short ribs?

Yes, you can use sirloin or flank steak as alternatives.

How do I reheat the skewers?

Reheat on a grill or in an oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes, just until warmed through.

Are there any vegetarian options?

Substitute beef with firm tofu or portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

Smoky Korean Galbi BBQ Skewers with Sesame-Ginger Glaze

Name: Smoky Korean Galbi BBQ Skewers with Sesame-Ginger Glaze
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup mirin (rice wine); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 lbs beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges; Skewers; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Traditional Korean Beef Skewers with a Modern Twist

These Korean Galbi Skewers are rich with smoky flavors and a hint of sweetness from the sesame-ginger glaze. Perfect for a BBQ or a dinner party, they bring a taste of Korea to your kitchen!

4 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup mirin (rice wine)

2 tablespoons sesame oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 inch ginger, grated

1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Skewers

2 lbs beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 yellow onion, cut into wedges

Skewers

soaked in water

For the Sesame-Ginger Glaze

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon minced ginger

1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Combine Marinade

In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.

Coat Beef

Add beef short ribs, ensuring every piece is well coated.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Preparing the Vegetables

Cut Bell Pepper

Cut the red bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.

Cut Onion

Cut the yellow onion into wedges.

Thread Skewers

Thread beef, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto soaked skewers.

Ensure your skewers are fully soaked to prevent burning during grilling. For extra flavor, drizzle some marinade over the skewers just before grilling.

Cooking Process

Grilling

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Grill skewers for about 2-3 minutes per side.

Glazing

In the last minute of cooking, brush the skewers with sesame-ginger glaze.

Resting

Allow skewers to rest for 5 minutes off the grill before serving.

Plating & Serving