Spicy Thai Basil Beef Skewers Recipe – Restaurant-Style Flavor at Home

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 220  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

These Spicy Thai Basil Beef Skewers are juicy, bold, and packed with authentic Thai-inspired flavors. Tender beef is marinated in a savory, spicy sauce, threaded onto skewers, and grilled to perfection, then finished with fresh Thai basil for a fragrant, mouthwatering dish perfect for dinner, parties, or summer grilling.

Ingredients
    For the Beef Marinade
  • 500 g beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (halal-certified)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional, halal)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1–2 tsp chili paste or crushed red chili (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
    • For the Skewers
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves (whole, washed and dried)
  • 1 medium red onion (cut into chunks)
  • 1 red bell pepper (cut into squares)
  • Wooden or metal skewers
    • For Garnish (Optional)
  • Extra Thai basil leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
    Prepare the Beef
  1. 1
    Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness. Keep the slices uniform so they cook evenly on the skewers.
    2. Make the Marinade
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce (or extra soy sauce), brown sugar, vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, ginger, chili paste, and black pepper. Mix well until the sugar fully dissolves.
    3. Marinate the Beef
  3. 3
    Add the sliced beef to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat every piece. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for deep flavor absorption.
    4. Assemble the Skewers
  4. 4
    Thread the marinated beef onto skewers, alternating with red onion, bell pepper, and Thai basil leaves. Do not overcrowd the skewers to allow proper grilling.
    5. Preheat the Grill
  5. 5
    Preheat your grill or grill pan to 220°C. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
    6. Grill the Skewers
  6. 6
    Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes. Brush lightly with leftover marinade during cooking for extra moisture and flavor.
    7. Rest and Serve
  7. 7
    Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the beef tender and juicy.
Note
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
  • For extra heat, add fresh sliced Thai chilies to the marinade.
  • These skewers pair well with jasmine rice, coconut rice, or a fresh cucumber salad.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: spicy beef skewers, Thai basil beef, grilled beef recipe, easy skewers, halal beef recipe
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