Oriental Steak Skewers (or Appetizer Bites)

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 in a large resealable plastic bag, combine all ingredients (except steak and green onions) until mixed well.
• 2 add beef and green onions, toss to coat.
• 3 seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours, but overnight is better.
• 4 drain beef, reserving marinade. boil reserved marinade in a small pan for 5 minutes.
• 5 if serving as a meal, skewer beef onto kebob skewers leaing about 1 inch between each piece (if using bamboo skewers, remember to soak in water for 20 minutes before grilling).
• 6 to broil: broil beef cubes in a broiler pan, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade, for 6-8 minutes ot until meat is browned on all sides.
• 7 to grill: grill over medium high heat for about 6-8 minutes total, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.
• 8 serve with cocktail picks, if using as an appetizer.