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Hawaiian Beef Skewers

Grill Juicy Hawaiian Beef Skewers for Your Summer BBQ

These Hawaiian Beef Skewers feature tender steak and juicy pineapple, creating a delightful dish perfect for summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 302
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 2 lbs Tri-Tip Steak Boneless cut for tenderness
  • 1 medium Pineapple Fresh chunks for sweetness
  • 2 medium Red Bell Peppers Or swap with green or yellow
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Substitute with yellow or red if desired
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark varieties work
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil High-quality preferred
For the Glazing Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey For basting
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup For mixing with honey
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For added crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions Fresh flavor

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
  2. Pour the marinade over 1½-inch cubes of tri-tip steak in a sealable bag or dish, ensuring they're evenly coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Chop the pineapple, red bell pepper, and sweet onion into 1½-inch pieces.
  4. Assemble skewers by alternating steak, pineapple, red bell pepper, and sweet onion.
  5. Mix together the reserved marinade, honey, and ketchup to create the basting sauce.
  6. Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F to 400°F).
  7. Grill the skewers for about 15 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes. Baste during the last few minutes.
  8. Allow the skewers to rest a few minutes before garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Let the steak marinate for maximum flavor.

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