Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + marinating. Cook: 10 min./batch
Yield 16 skewers
Test Kitchen Approved
You can turn the most budget-friendly cuts of meat into a lavish dish by following this beef satay with peanut sauce recipe.

Ingredients

  • BEEF SATAY:
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds beef skirt steak, sliced into 1" strips
  • PEANUT SAUCE:
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 2 teaspoons minced lemongrass
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • FOR COOKING & SERVING:
  • 16 wooden skewers, soaked
  • 1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 6 lime wedges

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, curry paste, curry powder, baking soda and salt. Add skirt steak; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, curry paste, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and lemongrass. Whisk in water to thin, as needed. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Thread steak strips onto skewers. Thread beef onto 16 soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. Transfer to a plate; drizzle with peanut sauce. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro; garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 skewer: 191 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.

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