Heart-Healthy Beef Yakitori
Elevate your grilling game with this Heart-Healthy Beef Yakitori, a delicious twist on the classic Japanese street food that’s perfect for those seeking bold flavor without compromising on wellness. This recipe uses lean beef sirloin, meticulously trimmed of fat, and marinated in a fragrant, low-sodium blend of soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger, ensuring a savory-sweet balance. Threaded alongside green onions and vibrant red bell peppers, these succulent skewers are quick to grill and make for an irresistibly juicy meal. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, this dish is bursting with nutrients while remaining heart-friendly. Perfect as a light, protein-packed dinner, serve these colorful skewers with brown rice or a crisp side salad for a wholesome and flavorful feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Lean beef sirloin, trimmed of fat
- 60 ml Low-sodium soy sauce
- 60 ml Mirin
- 15 ml Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 3 Green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 12 Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
Begin by soaking the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
While the skewers soak, prepare the marinade by mixing low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a medium-sized bowl.
Cut the lean beef sirloin into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1 inch, and add them to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well-coated, cover, and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
As the beef marinates, prepare the vegetables by cutting the green onions and red bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.
Remove beef from the marinade and discard the marinade. Thread beef, green onion pieces, and red bell pepper alternately onto each skewer.
Place the beef skewers onto the preheated grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the beef is cooked to your liking.
Once cooked, remove from the grill. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish before serving.
Serve hot, and enjoy your heart-healthy beef yakitori with a side salad or steamed brown rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 338 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 2341 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g | ||
| Protein | 147.1 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2818 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
