Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce

Name: Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 skewers
Cuisine: Asia
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

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

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.
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.
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.
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.

I marinate skirt steak in a rich curry coconut marinade to add depths of flavor to this beef satay dish. The skewers are grilled, then topped with a lavish and aromatic peanut sauce that’s so irresistible that you’ll want to keep spooning it on. Garnish this beef satay with fresh limes, dry roasted peanuts and cilantro. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas

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