Grilling, Smoking and Barbecuing Recipes
Beef Satay and Spicy Peanut Sauce
Strips of steak are marinated and grilled, then dipped in a creamy and tangy peanut lime sauce.
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 pound beef Top Round Steak, cut 1 inch thick
Marinade
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat Asian-style dressing
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
- Soak 12 (6 inch) bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes; drain.
Beef
- Cut steak into 1/8 inch strips; set aside.
Marinade
- Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl; reserve 1/2 for basting. Add beef strips; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Meanwhile combine sauce ingredients.
Sauce
- Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Thread beef, weaving back and forth onto each skewer. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, about 2 to 3 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once and brushing with remaining marinade.
- Serve with peanut sauce.
Nutrition
Per serving, per skewer, using 2% milk and light Asian dressing: 130 Calories; 63 Calories from fat; 7g Total Fat (1.6g Saturated Fat; 0.1g Trans Fat; 1.7g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.3g Monounsaturated Fat;) 25mg Cholesterol; 176mg Sodium; 6g Total Carbohydrate; 0.6g Dietary Fiber; 11g Protein; 1.2mg Iron; 208 mg Potassium; 4mg NE Niacin; 0.3mg Vitamin B6; 0.7mcg Vitamin B12; 1.8mg Zinc; 9.5mcg Selenium; 33.9mg Choline
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, and Vitamin B12; and a good source of Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Selenium.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Texas Beef Team