Grilled Thai-Inspired Beef Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Juicy beef skewers marinated in fragrant Thai spices and grilled over high heat, served with a rich and spicy peanut dipping sauce. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 78 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, coconut milk, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pound, thinly sliced sirloin steak
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 8 (soaked in water 30 mins) wooden skewers
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp for garnish crushed peanuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp minced ginger until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound thinly sliced sirloin steak to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce by whisking 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 tbsp red curry paste, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp honey, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to high heat (about 450°F). Thread marinated beef slices onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, folding or rolling strips to fit.
5. Step 5: Grill beef skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until charred at edges and cooked to desired doneness.
6. Step 6: Serve hot skewers garnished with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts alongside the spicy peanut sauce for dipping.