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Hawaiian Beef Skewers

Savory Hawaiian Beef Skewers with Grilled Pineapple Delight

Delight your taste buds with these Hawaiian Beef Skewers featuring marinated beef, juicy pineapple, and colorful veggies, bringing a taste of the tropics to your grill.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1 lbs Tri-Tip Steak Cut into 1 ½" cubes
  • 1 cup Pineapple Fresh chunks recommended
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Cut into 1 ½" pieces
  • 1 large Sweet Onion Cut into 1 ½" pieces
For the Marinade
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Opt for low sodium
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark based on taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Pure sesame oil for best flavor
For the Glaze
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Ketchup
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds Optional
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Green Onions Optional

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • resealable storage bag
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hawaiian Beef Skewers
  1. Begin by cutting your tri-tip steak into 1 ½" cubes. Place the cubes in a large resealable storage bag.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside one-third of this for later use.
  3. Pour the marinade over the beef cubes inside the bag, seal it and toss gently. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. While the beef marinates, cut pineapple, red bell pepper, and onion into 1 ½" pieces.
  5. Thread the marinated beef, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and onion slices onto your skewers, alternating each ingredient.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the reserved marinade with ketchup and honey to create your basting sauce.
  7. Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 350°F. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  8. Place the assembled skewers on the grill and cook for approximately 15 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes and basting during the last few turns.
  9. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; aim for 145-150°F for medium.
  10. Once done, remove skewers from the grill and let them rest. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate beef overnight and ensure all ingredients are cut uniformly for even cooking.

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