Sesame Ginger Steak Skewers

These Grilled Sesame Ginger Steak Skewers are so tender and flavorful! Juicy flank steak is first soaked in a sweet and spicy sesame ginger marinade, then quickly grilled over high heat – the best grilled steak kabobs ever!

How to make Steak Skewers

My husband and I have been making these sesame ginger steak skewers for a few years now and I knew I had to share them with you. This steak marinade is insanely good, and the steak is always so tender.

What kind of beef is used for steak skewers?

For these steak skewers, I like to use flank steak. Flank steak is very flavorful and when prepared correctly, very tender. One reason they are so tender is the method that we use to slice the meat. For the most tender meat, be sure to slice against the grain.

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What does it mean to slice against the grain?

When you see the term “slice against the grain“, what that means is that you cut the meat across the long muscle fibers instead of in the same direction. As you can see in the photo of the flank steak, there are long lines running from one end to the other of the flank steak. Those are muscle fibers, and if you cut in the same direction as the muscle fibers, you will have stringy meat. Instead, cut across the muscle fibers, which means the fibers will be short, and the meat will be tender.

After slicing the flank steak into thin strips, add the steak to a bowl and pour the sesame ginger marinade over the steak. Be sure to toss the steak so that every piece gets covered in marinade. Then put in the fridge and marinate for several hours, or overnight.

How to make the best steak marinade

This Asian inspired steak marinade is so good, and so easy to make. All you need to do is whisk together the following ingredients:

• Low-Sodium soy sauce (be sure you are using low sodium and not regular)
• ginger
• garlic
• brown sugar
• toasted sesame oil
• rice vinegar
• chili garlic sauce
• ketchup

Don’t be thrown off by the ketchup! I was suspicious too, but it really adds another dimension of umami flavor that just can’t be replicated.

After the steak strips have spent their time marinating, thread them on to skewers and grill over high heat. Flank steak is best cooked hot and fast. You will get a nice caramelized browning on the outside and keep the steak tender and juicy on the inside.

How long to grill steak skewers?

These sesame ginger steak skewers cook very quickly, and should be grilled for 2-3 minutes per side over high heat.

What are the best skewers to use for grilling?

You can use either metal skewers or bamboo skewers. If you use bamboo skewers it is recommended that you soak them in water for 20 minutes before putting the meat on them. However, I don’t usually soak mine. If you use metal skewers, look for skewers that have a flat blade, rather than round. This will help the food stay in place on the skewer.

What to serve with Sesame Ginger Steak Skewers

These steak skewers are great on their own, but you can round out the meal by serving these with grilled vegetables or a simple green salad. I also like to serve these with coconut rice. For a dipping sauce, try my peanut sauce!

More Gilling Recipes

• Asian Grilled Flank Steak
• Huli Huli Chicken
• Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
• Easy Chicken Satay