Asian Beef and Scallion Bites
- Total Time
- 0:19
- Prep
- 0:12
- Cook
- 0:07
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
This easy appetizer is reminiscent of Negamaki, Japanese beef and scallion rolls. Serve them as is or with a soy-based dipping sauce.
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low sodium soy sauce3 Tbsp
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minced garlic1 tsp
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ginger root1 tsp, fresh, grated
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honey1 tsp
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uncooked lean trimmed sirloin beef12 oz, cut into twenty-four 1-inch cubes
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cooking spray2 spray(s)
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uncooked scallion(s)8 medium, white and light green parts only, cut into twenty-four 1-inch pieces
- In a cup, stir together soy sauce, garlic, ginger and honey; pour all but 1 tablespoon soy mixture into a resealable plastic bag (or glass bowl). Add beef to bag (or bowl); seal bag and turn to coat beef (or stir beef in bowl and cover). Refrigerate beef for at least 6 hours but up to 24 hours.
- Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add scallions and increase heat to high; cook scallions, tossing gently, until light golden in spots, but still bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove scallions to a plate; drizzle with reserved tablespoon of marinade and set aside.
- Off heat, coat same skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add beef; discard marinade. Increase heat to medium-high and cook beef, flipping occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
- To serve, skewer 1 piece beef and 1 piece scallion on each of 24 wooden tooth picks or small skewers. Yields 3 skewers per serving.