Beef Kkotsal (Flame-Grilled Beef Skewers)
Tender beef sirloin marinated in a sweet-savory Korean glaze, threaded onto skewers and grilled until caramelized. Crispy on the outside, juicy within—ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 8 pieces wooden skewers
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
- 2
Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- 3
Add scallions to the marinade and stir.
- 4
Place beef slices in a shallow dish.
- 5
Pour marinade over beef and toss to coat evenly.
- 6
Let beef marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- 7
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 8
Thread marinated beef strips onto soaked skewers, dividing evenly.
- 9
Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- 10
Transfer skewers to a plate.
- 11
Sprinkle sesame seeds over skewers.
- 12
Serve immediately while hot.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden skewers (8-inch)
- medium bowl
- whisk
- shallow dish
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
- serving plate
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