Thai Beef Skewers Recipe

Grilled fava beans and beef kabobs cooking in a cast iron skillet.

5 from 3 votes

Perfect for busy nights, these Thai Beef Skewers are a flavorful mix of juicy marinated beef and tender fava beans – bringing the fresh taste of summer to your plate.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Additional Time30

Total Time1

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Dairy Free

Servings: -Servings

Calories: 607kcal

Author: Linda

Ingredients

For the Thai Beef Skewers

1 1/2 lbs. beef sirloin fat trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips
Bamboo Skewers
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 lime juiced
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Fava Beans

4 cups fava beans
2 Tbsp. oil or enough to lightly coat the beans
1 Tbsp. vinegar or lime juice
Sea salt to taste

Dipping Sauce

Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping

Instructions

Mix together the oil, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the sliced beef and refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat your grill to medium-high heat and place a cast iron skillet on the grates for the fava beans.
Toss the fava beans with oil and vinegar and sprinkle with sea salt. Once the cast iron skillet is hot, add the fava beans and cook with the grill lid closed for five to ten minutes.
Meanwhile, skewer your beef and try to keep as much surface area exposed as possible (don't squish the beef onto the skewers; you want the sugar in the marinade to come into contact with your grill and caramelize).
Cook the beef for 8-10 minutes with the lid closed, turning once. When you turn the meat, give the fava beans a little stir to ensure they brown evenly.
Remove everything from the grill and serve the skewers with sweet chili sauce. Make sure to bring a bowl for discarded fava bean pods, and don't forget to lick your fingers as you go.

Notes

Makes 6-8 skewers.

You can store any leftover Thai beef skewers and fava beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

While freezing might seem like a good option, it’s best to avoid it for this dish—both the beef and the fava beans tend to lose their texture after thawing. To reheat, grill or pan-fry the skewers for a few minutes until warmed.

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