Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp grated Asian pear
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin tip steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Identify the grain of the meat and cut perpendicular to the muscle fibers into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, mirin, and grated pear. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Toss the beef cubes in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
  4. Thread the marinated beef, bell pepper, and scallion pieces onto soaked bamboo skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
  5. Heat neutral oil over medium-high heat in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill. Sear skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until they reach a dark, mahogany brown color.
  6. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion before serving.