Grilled beef with satay is a delicious and attractive dish for you to prepare for the whole family to enjoy. Today, let’s learn 3 ways to make tender and spicy grilled beef that will tantalize your taste buds with TasteVN! Let’s get cooking and prepare these 3 grilled dishes!
1. Grilled beef with barbecue sauce

Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled beef with barbecue sauce Serves 2
Beef tenderloin 300 gr Okra 100 gr Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Satay 2.5 teaspoons Barbecue sauce 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and delicious okra
- Delicious okra is characterized by bright green color, a thin layer of fuzz on the outer skin, and no bruises or strange substances present.
- Additionally, smaller okra pods tend to be sweeter when eaten.
- Do not choose okra that is too soft or longer than 8cm. The longer and larger the pods, the older they are, resulting in more fibers, which affects the flavor of the okra.
Where to buy grilling sauce
- Grilling sauce can be purchased at local markets, supermarkets, or the TasteVN supermarket chain across the country with prices ranging from 48,000 – 50,000 VND for 240g (price updated as of June 2021).
- To ensure safety, you should choose reputable brands and remember to check the expiration date before purchasing!
Tools needed
Grilling box, bowl, grill rack, dish, fork,…
How to prepare Grilled Beef with Satay Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the fillet beef with salt water to eliminate the fishy smell, then rinse it 2 – 3 times with clean water and let it drain.
Wash the okra and then cut off the ends and slice them in half lengthwise.
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Marinate the beef
Add the beef along with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 2.5 teaspoons of satay, 2 teaspoons of barbecue sauce, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into a bowl.
Mix well so that the beef is evenly coated with the seasoning, then add the okra, mix well and marinate together for 10 minutes.
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Grill the beef
To grill the beef, first, heat the grill so that the coals are hot, then place the grill rack on top and add the marinated beef and okra piece by piece.
Grill and turn evenly for about 10 minutes until the beef and okra are cooked, then remove and place on a plate.
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Final Product
Grilled beef with satay sauce will have an enticing aroma of the grilling sauce when completed. When eaten, you will experience the tender, delicious, spicy, and rich flavor that is very enjoyable.
To enhance the dish, you can eat it with a little fresh vegetables on the side and dip it with suitable appropriate dipping sauces for grilled meat such as: peanut sauce, Thai sour and spicy tamarind sauce.
2. Grilled beef with lemongrass satay

Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Beef with Lemongrass Satay Serves 3
Beef fillet 600 gr Lemongrass 3 stalks Chopped shallots 2 tablespoons Chopped garlic 2 tablespoons Chopped chili 2 tablespoons Chopped lemongrass 1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons Condensed milk 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 2.5 tablespoons Lemon juice a little Common seasoning a little ( seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to Prepare Grilled Beef with Lemongrass Satay
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Prepare Ingredients
After purchasing the beef, wash it thoroughly and eliminate the fishy smell using a mixture of saltwater and lemon juice, then rinse it twice with water and let it drain.
Next, marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce.
Finally, mix well and marinate for about 30 minutes to allow the beef to absorb the spices evenly.
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Prepare the marinating sauce
Heat a pan on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil along with 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of minced shallots, and 2 tablespoons of minced chili.
Stir well over high heat for about 2 minutes until the ingredients are fragrant, then add 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro. Mix well for another 2 minutes until the ingredients are combined, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
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Grilled Beef
Pour 1.5 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, wait until the oil is hot, then add the marinated beef, grilling each side for about 1 minute until the surfaces of the beef are seared, then turn off the heat.
Then add 1 tablespoon of condensed milk on top and the sautéed satay from earlier around the piece of beef.
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Roasting Beef
First, take the lemongrass stalk, use a pestle to crush it and shred it thinly.
Place the shredded lemongrass on a tray, then put the grilled beef and other marinated ingredients on top of the lemongrass and place it in the oven, roasting at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius for 20 – 30 minutes.
Then take the beef out, place it on a plate, slice it thinly, and enjoy!
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Final Product
Grilled beef satay when completed will have a very beautiful and appealing presentation, especially with the fragrant smell of satay that stimulates the taste buds of the eater.
Additionally, when eating, we will feel the soft and delicious taste, evenly soaked with spices and a layer of fragrant spicy lemongrass and chili on the outside, eaten with lettuce, tomatoes, and dipping a bit of soy sauce makes it incredibly delicious.
3. Grilled Beef Satay in Foil

Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Beef Satay in Foil Serves 2
Beef fillet 600 gr Satay 2 teaspoons Chopped coriander 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 teaspoon Chopped chili 1 tablespoon Chopped shallots 2 tablespoons Chopped garlic 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Chopped lemongrass 2.5 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon (soy sauce) Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Condensed milk 5 ml Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common spices A little (MSG/salt/seasoning powder)
How to make satay grilled beef with aluminum foil
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Prepare the ingredients
To eliminate the fishy smell from the beef fillet, soak it in diluted salt water mixed with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice for about 2 minutes, then rinse it twice with clean water.
Next, place the beef fillet on a plate and add in order: 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced lemongrass.
Then mix well and marinate for about 30 minutes to let the meat absorb the spices.
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Marinade sauce
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil along with 2 tablespoons of minced shallots, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of minced lemongrass, and 1 tablespoon of minced chili into the pan.
Then, sauté on high heat for about 1 minute until the shallots, garlic, chili, and lemongrass blend together and release a fragrant aroma, then add 1 tablespoon of minced coriander and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
Stir well and then add 2 teaspoons of satay, use chopsticks to mix well and cook for another 2 minutes until the marinade sauce in the pan boils, then you can turn off the heat and transfer it to a bowl.
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Sear the beef
Place the pan on the stove and then turn on medium heat, wait until the pan is hot, add the beef fillet, sear each side for about 2 minutes until the surfaces of the beef are browned, then turn off the heat.
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Grilled Beef
Lay out a piece of foil of suitable size, then use a brush to spread an adequate amount of cooking oil, about 2 tablespoons, on the top side of the foil, then place the pan-seared beef pieces on it.
Next, use a brush to apply a layer of condensed milk, about 5ml, around the piece of meat, then use a teaspoon to spread another layer of the marinade sauce made earlier on all sides.
Finally, place it in the oven, grill at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes until the beef is cooked, then take it out, arrange it on a plate, and enjoy!
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Final Product
The grilled beef with satay in foil, once completed, will have an enticing aroma of lemongrass, garlic, and chili, making it very appealing. Tasting a piece, you will feel the special flavor due to the harmonious combination of the sweetness of condensed milk with the salty and spicy flavors of the marinade sauce.
This will surely be an appealing grilled dish that you cannot miss to cook for your family to enjoy!
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- Prioritize choosing pieces of beef that are bright red interspersed with white veins and have bright yellow fat.
- Additionally, for fresh beef, when you gently press the piece of beef with your hand, it should feel dry, not sticky, and have good elasticity, without any unpleasant or abnormal odors.
- Avoid purchasing beef that has a pale green or dark red color, with dark yellow fat and white spots on the meat fibers, as these pieces are likely infected.
How to eliminate the odor from beef
- Method 1: Roast a shallot until dry, then peel, crush it finely, and marinate it with the beef.
- Method 2: Soak the piece of beef in white wine for about 15 minutes, then rinse it thoroughly under cold water.
- Method 3: Boil a pot of cold water, then blanch the beef for about 3 minutes, remove it and rinse with cold water.
Hopefully, through the detailed guidance steps above, you can successfully make 3 ways to prepare satay grilled beef that is tender, delicious, spicy, and fragrant, and have a truly happy meal with your loved ones!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Cooking Together, Delicious Dishes Every Day and Feedy VN