Low Carb Paleo Grilled Beef Satay

This beef satay skewer recipe is one of the paleo dinner recipes you never thought you needed in your life. It is savory, sweet, sticky, slightly charred, and hits all the spots. These beef skewers are served with a nutty, rich dipping sauce to take it to the next level. But best of all, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for a paleo diet.

What is beef satay?

Satay is a seasoned marinated meat dish, usually prepared with chicken or beef, originating from East Asia. The meat is skewered onto wooden sticks and grilled over charcoal. It is traditionally served with a creamy peanut sauce that is sweet, savory, and sour. There are many versions of this dish, depending on the region.

Which steak cut should you use for this recipe?

There are a couple of steak cuts to choose from for this recipe. We have used top sirloin, but you can also use Denver steak, skirt steak, or flank steak. Remember that the more marbling on the meat cut you choose, the more tender it is. Whichever steak you decide to go with, make sure you slice it into long thin strips, against the grain, about ¼ inch thick ( ½ cm).

Is basting necessary for this recipe?

Absolutely! This basting sauce consists of coconut milk, coconut aminos, fish sauce, oil, garlic, ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, and granulated erythritol. Continuously brushing the beef with this sauce keeps it moist, layers the flavors, and helps it caramelize. Omitting the baste will result in dry and less flavorful beef skewers.

How to prepare the satay dipping sauce?

The satay dipping sauce takes this recipe to another level, so make sure you don’t skip it. Traditionally, satay sauce is made with peanut butter, but since it isn’t suitable for paleo recipes, we use almond butter and sesame oil to achieve a nutty and toasty flavor. Coconut milk adds richness and thins out the sauce to perfect consistency. More coconut aminos and fish sauce are added to pump up the umami flavors, and erythritol is used to balance the saltiness. Finally, lime juice is added to bring everything together and add a slight tanginess.

Net Carbs

7.9 g
Fiber

1.7 g
Total Carbs

9.7 g
Protein

41.7 g
Fats

41.9 g

569 cals

Quantity

Serving Size

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Beef top sirloin steak

500 g
Oil

4 tbsp
Coconut Aminos

3 tbsp
Fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)

2 tbsp
Erythritol Granulated

3 tbsp
Coconut milk

1 cup
Ginger, ground

1 tsp
Cumin, ground

0.5 tsp
Coriander Seed Ground Dried

1 tsp
Garlic

2 clove
Almond butter

2 tbsp
Lime juice, fresh

3 tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1 tsp
Coriander leaf, fresh

3 tbsp
Red onion

0.13 small

Step 1

Slice the steak into long and thin strips, approximately 20 cm (8 inches) long and ½ cm (1/4 inch) thick. Place the meat in a bowl and add 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp granulated erythritol. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2

While the meat is marinating, prepare the basting sauce. To a bowl, add ½ cup of coconut milk, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp erythritol, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp fish sauce, ginger powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mince the garlic, add it to the remaining ingredients, then whisk and set aside.
Step 3

To prepare the satay sauce, add the remaining half cup of coconut milk to a small saucepan along with the almond butter, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, and 1 tbsp erythritol. Whisk well to combine. It will be thin at first but will thicken after it cooks.
Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously. Take it off the heat and mix in the lime juice and sesame oil. Pour it into a dipping bowl and set it aside.
Step 5

Thread the meat strips onto the skewers and lay them on a cutting board, then place a large griddle pan over high heat. Brush both sides of the meat with the basting sauce and transfer the beef to the pan. Cook 3 skewers at a time for 4-5 minutes total, frequently flipping and basting them until caramelized. Repeat with the remaining steak pieces.
Step 6

Transfer the skewers onto a serving plate and place the dipping sauce next to them. Finely chop the cilantro, thinly slice the onion, and sprinkle them on top of the beef. Garnish with the crushed red peppers and serve immediately.