Beef Yakitori
Beef Yakitori features juicy sirloin cubes marinated in soy, ginger, garlic, and a touch of lemon, then skewered and grilled until lightly charred and glossy. The balance of savory-sweet flavors with toasty sesame notes makes it ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout, served hot off the grill with a sprinkle of green onion.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Yakitori, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a glass or plastic bowl, whisk the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, sugar, green onions, garlic, and ginger together.
- 2
Thread the meat onto skewers.
- 3
If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes first.
- 4
Place the skewers in a plastic or glass container just large enough to hold them, pour the marinade over the meat, and turn to coat well.
- 5
Cover and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
- 6
Preheat the grill to high heat, and set the grate 5 inches from the coals.
- 7
Brush the grate with oil, place the skewers on the grill, and grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning the kabobs occasionally for even cooking.
- Calories 309.15 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 28.84 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 15.38 g 6%
- Total Fat 15.02 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.17 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.97 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1711.28 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 6.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.71 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 428.78 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.97 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef Yakitori is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Green Onion, Ground Ginger, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 309.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Yakitori?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Beef Yakitori made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Green Onion, Ground Ginger, Lemon Juice, Sesame Seeds. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Beef Yakitori?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef Yakitori?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Yakitori easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Beef Yakitori healthy?
- Beef Yakitori has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 309.15 calories and 28.84 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1711.28 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.17 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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