Griddled Street-Style Beef Skewers with Charred Scallion Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Tender beef skewers marinated in bold spices, grilled over high heat, and served with a vibrant charred scallion sauce inspired by bustling city streets. This street-food recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 6 scallions
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp ground coriander. Slice 1 lb flank steak into 1-inch cubes and toss in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: For the scallion sauce, char 6 whole scallions directly on the grill until blackened and softened, about 4 minutes per side. Chop charred scallions and blend with 4 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice until smooth.
4. Step 4: Grill beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are nicely seared and the inside is medium-rare to medium. Serve hot with a generous drizzle of the charred scallion sauce.