These marinated Asian-style Steak Kebabs are everything I love about summer grilling — tender, juicy steak soaked in a bold marinade of garlic, soy, Shaoxing wine and fresh ginger, then seared to perfection on the grill. Give it a few hours to marinate, and you’ll get deeply flavourful, melt-in-your-mouth beef every time. They’re quick to prep, full of punchy flavour, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or laid-back BBQs with friends.
Ingredients for Marinated Steak Kebabs
Here’s a handy overview of everything that goes into these tender, marinated beef kebabs, full of flavour and simple to prep:
- Top sirloin steak or filet: Lean and fits into a balanced diet, and it’s budget friendly. (If you have room in your budget, filet is a great option as well!)
- Shaoxing wine: A traditional Chinese cooking wine that adds depth and subtle sweetness to the marinade.
- Soy sauce: It brings out meat’s natural flavors and also tenderizes it.
- Garlic cloves: Press the garlic cloves using a garlic press for a fine consistency.
- Sesame oil: Nutty and toasty flavor in the marinade.
- Grated ginger: Freshly grated ginger not only offers health benefits but also adds a lightly spicy, distinctive flavor to the marinade.
- Skewers: If using wooden, soak 20-30 minutes ahead of time in water.
How to Make Asian-Style Grilled Beef Kebabs:
Making these Asian steak kebabs is easier than you might think. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have flavour-packed garlic-soy beef skewers ready for the grill and on the table in no time. Here’s how to do it:
- Cut steak: Cut your steak into cubes and toss with the marinade. Cover and chill. A few hours is great, but if you’ve got time, overnight is even better. This is where all that bold flavour builds.
- Whisk sauce: In a large bowl whisk together Chinese cooking wine soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil,, gingers. Add the steak and toss to coat in marinade. Marinate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Make Skewers: Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high heat while you thread the meat and the red onion or bell pepper (if using) onto the skewers.
- Grill: Now for the best part — grilling! Cook for 7-8 minutes until the meat is done to desired liking. Let them rest briefly before serving; it keeps the meat juicy and tender. That’s it, you’re done!
Get the full ingredient list and measurements for this Marinated Steak Kebabs recipe in the printable recipe card below.
Why You’ll Crave These Grilled Beef Kebabs
Simple, bold, and seriously satisfying, these skewers are everything we want in a weeknight dinner or BBQ favourite.
- Big flavour, minimal effort – The marinade does all the heavy lifting.
- Prep-ahead friendly – Marinate early, grill when ready.
- Versatile – Add colourful veg or keep it straight-up steak.
- BBQ-ready – Perfect for sharing straight off the grill.
- Leftovers = lunch goals – They reheat like a dream.
Love a good skewer? You’ll also want to try these: spicy and smoky Tandoori Chicken Kebabs, sticky-sweet Yakitori Chicken, boldly spiced Chicken Shawarma, and herby Grilled Lamb Kofta. All packed with flavour and grill-season approved.
Marinated Steak Kebabs (Asian-Style)
Marinated Steak Kebabs (or Asian Beef Skewers) in a bold garlic, soy and Shaoxing wine marinade. Just 10 minutes of prep, a quick cook on the grill, and big flavour in every bite. Let them marinate for best results.
Ingredients
- 800 g lean beef (sirloin, rump, or tenderloin), cut into 3,5 cm cubes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine, 60 ml / 4 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml / 4 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon neutral heat resistant oil, for brushing the grill or pan
Optional Add-ins:
- Red onion, cut into wedges
- Bell pepper, cut into 3 cm pieces
Method
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Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce until well combined.
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Marinate the Beef: Add the cubed beef to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best flavour.
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Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated beef onto skewers, alternating with red onion and bell pepper if using. Lightly brush with some of the reserved marinade.
Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
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Grill the Steak Kebabs: Preheat a BBQ or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush with oil. When hot and starting to smoke, add the skewers and grill for 7–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned and cooked to your liking. You can baste with the remaining marinade while grilling (BBQ only).
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Serve: Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve with steamed rice and grilled vegetables. Enjoy!
Notes
- I love serving these with fluffy jasmine rice (ready in just 15 minutes) and roasted broccolini. You can toss the broccolini with a little oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast it in the oven at 200°C for 10–12 minutes or pop it on the BBQ using a grill basket for an extra smoky touch.
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