Whiskey-Glazed Beef Skewers with Roasted Garlic Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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Tender beef skewers marinated in a whiskey glaze, served with a creamy roasted garlic aioli for dipping. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, whiskey, soy sauce 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.

Prep: 70 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
1/3 cup whiskey
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 whole garlic cloves
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup whiskey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and marinate for at least 1 hour.
Step 3: While beef marinates, mash the roasted garlic cloves and combine with 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and refrigerate.
Step 4: Thread the marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers evenly.
Step 5: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until beef is medium-rare and glaze is caramelized.
Step 6: Serve the beef skewers hot with the roasted garlic aioli on the side for dipping.