Among the grilled dishes, grilled beef is favored by most food enthusiasts for its tender and sweet meat, delicious flavor, and the ability to retain its appealing distinctive taste despite various cooking methods. Let’s cook with TasteVN to discover 2 simple ways to make grilled beef at home!
1. Grilled Beef with Cheese
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Beef with Cheese Serves 3 people
Mozarella cheese 100 gr Beef tenderloin 400 gr Kimchi 100 gr Korean chili sauce 2 tablespoons Chopped garlic 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Lemon 1 piece Cooking oil A little Sugar/salt 1 tablespoon
How to prepare Grilled Beef with Cheese
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Prepare the beef
Wash the beef thoroughly, use salt and lemon to rub the surface of the meat to remove the smell, then rinse with cold water until clean and pat dry the surface of the meat.
Cut the beef into thin slices suitable for eating and place the meat in a large bowl.
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Marinate the beef
Add the prepared and sliced beef to the bowl, marinate the beef with 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons Korean chili sauce.
Mix well so that the spices blend together and are evenly absorbed into the meat. Use plastic wrap to cover the meat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Grilled Beef
After marinating the beef with spices, place it on an electric grill and cook evenly on both sides, adding a little cooking oil to prevent the meat from drying out.
When the beef has tightened up and is slightly rare, move the meat to one side and add 100g of Mozarella cheese to the grill. Once the cheese has melted and the meat is cooked, spread the meat around the edges of the grill surrounding the cheese, and add kimchi to stir-fry until hot.
Finally, you just need to chop a small bunch of green onions and sprinkle it over the cheese layer, and the dish is ready to enjoy.
Tip:- You can replace the grill with a pan to grill the beef.
- To maintain the tenderness and flavor of the beef, you should grill it as you eat and serve it right after grilling.
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Final product
Grilled beef with cheese is best enjoyed right off the grill while still hot, with tender beef cooked just right, paired with stretchy, rich, aromatic cheese from the kitchen.
The beef is soft, moist, and juicy, marinated deeply with spices in every fiber, served with refreshing, tangy, and spicy kimchi. This is definitely a great choice for your family on weekends or for gatherings with friends!
2. Grilled beef with perilla leaves
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled beef with perilla leaves Serves 6
Beef 500 gr Perilla leaves 20 leaves (shiso) Red onion 1 bulb Chopped lemongrass 50 gr Roasted peanuts 50 gr (shelled) Five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon (can be replaced with 1 fresh garlic bulb) Soy sauce 2 teaspoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Scallion oil 1 cup Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Sugar/salt a little
How to choose fresh and delicious perilla leaves
- Perilla usually has 2 types. The type with flat leaf edges, light purple color, and less fragrance. The type with curly leaf edges, dark purple color, and strong aroma. In this dish, you can use both types of leaves to prepare the meal.
- Fresh and delicious perilla plants have smooth leaves; when you hold the perilla branch, it should stand upright, not wilted.
- Do not choose perilla plants with bruised leaves or black spots, rotten, leaves should not be wilted or turning yellow.
Tools for preparation
Blender, air fryer, knife, spoon, chopsticks,…
How to prepare Grilled Beef with Perilla
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Prepare the beef
After purchasing, wash the beef thoroughly with lemon and salt, rubbing it over the surface to eliminate any odor. Rinse the beef again with cold water until clean, pat dry the surface, and place the meat in the freezer for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, when the meat is slightly firm, take it out and cut it into small pieces.
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Grind the beef
The beef, after being chopped, is placed in a blender and ground until smooth.
Add the peeled and chopped red onion and minced lemongrass into the blender to grind finely, then add the previously ground beef along with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of cooking oil. Blend the mixture until it is finely ground and the ingredients are well mixed.
Add 40g of roasted peanuts, peeled, into the blender and grind finely. Finally, add the meat mixture and blend until the ingredients are evenly mixed and smooth; the mixture should be sticky and cohesive.
Tip: If you do not have a blender, you can use a knife and cutting board to chop the beef and ingredients finely, then put them in a large bowl to mix well.
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Meat Rolls
Take the perilla leaves you bought, tear off the leaves, wash them clean with diluted salt water, and then dry the surface of the leaves.
Place each perilla leaf on a flat surface, with the front side of the leaf facing down and the back side facing up. Depending on the size and shape of each leaf, add a sufficient amount of ground beef to the pointed end of the leaf, and gradually roll it towards the stem of the leaf.
Put the meat rolls on a plate, with the edges of the leaves facing down so that the rolls do not come apart. Roll until you run out of meat and perilla leaves.
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Grilling the Beef
Arrange the perilla rolls with ground beef in the air fryer basket.
Put the air fryer on the stove and cook at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
Occasionally, open the fryer and brush a little oil on the surface to prevent the dish from drying out.
After 10 minutes, the meat is cooked, you can take the grilled beef with perilla out onto a plate, drizzle a little onion oil and crushed roasted peanuts on top, and it’s ready to enjoy.
Tip: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can fry the perilla rolls with ground beef in a pan with oil over medium heat for about 4 minutes. You can also grill them over charcoal or on an electric stove as well.
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Making dipping sauce
Put 60g of cold water into a bowl along with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and chop in 1 fresh chili. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and mixes into the mixture.
Taste and adjust to suit your preference.
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Final Product
Grilled beef wrapped in perilla leaves is presented on a shiny plate, extremely appealing, emitting a fragrant aroma that fills the kitchen. The smell of beef and perilla leaves blend together to create an enticing fragrance, drawing everyone to the family dining table.
The beef is finely minced, chewy and tender, infused with spices, wrapped in a layer of perilla leaves that have a distinct, captivating aroma. Grilled beef with perilla leaves can be enjoyed with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and fresh vermicelli, dipped generously in a sour, salty, and sweet dipping sauce that will make anyone unable to put down their chopsticks.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Beef
- You should choose pieces of beef that are bright red with white streaks of fat and a bright yellow layer of fat.
- It is advisable to buy beef that has a firm and elastic texture when you gently press it, without leaving a sticky feeling and with no unpleasant or abnormal odors.
- Avoid purchasing pieces of beef that are pale green or dark red, have white spots on the meat, and feel mushy and slimy to the touch.
How to remove the smell of beef
- Method 1: Soak the beef in white wine for 15 minutes, then rinse it with clean water.
- Method 2: Use lemon or vinegar to rub on the piece of beef for 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse it with clean water.
- Method 3: Roast a piece of ginger, then crush it, rub it on the piece of beef, and rinse it clean.
Above is a guide article on 2 how to make grilled beef with cheese and Vietnamese perilla that is delicious, unique, and easy to make at home that anyone can do. Wishing you success with these 2 recipes!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Feedy Delicious Dishes and Vành Khuyên Lê.
