Skewered Ginger Beef

Name: Skewered Ginger Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 bunch green onions, sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted; 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips

Jean Gaines of Russellville, Kentucky marinates and skewers several servings of this dish, freezing extras for future events. "Not only do these tender slices of beef make a quick and easy dinner," she says, "but they make impressive appetizers, too."

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 bunch green onions, sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons pepper
2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. Thread steak onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally.