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Teriyaki Beef Skewers
INGREDIENTS
Inspired by AllRecipes.com
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1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 lbs boneless round steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices • Bamboo skewers soaked in water
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together. Drop beef slices into the mixture and stir to coat. 2. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in a refrigerator for 24 hours. 3. Remove beef from marinade, shaking to remove excess liquid. 4. Thread beef slices on skewers in a zig-zag pattern. 5. Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. 6. Cook beef skewers for about 3 minutes per side until the meat is cooked through.
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