Beef Tenderloin Yakitori

Ingredients

• 6 inch bamboo skewers 
• 1 pound beef tenderloin trimmed cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 bunch green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.3 cup mirin divided
• 2 tablespoons sake divided
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil 
• 0.3 cup soya sauce divided
• 2 tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• grill
• skewers

Directions

1. Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes.
2. Combine 1 tablespoon each soy sauce, mirin, and sake in a medium bowl.
3. Add beef, tossing to coat.
4. Let stand 30 to 90 minutes.
5. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons each soy sauce and mirin, remaining 1 tablespoon sake, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until glaze is slightly syrupy. Set aside.
6. Combine green onions and sesame oil; toss well. Thread green onion pieces and beef alternately onto skewers. Cover and chill until ready to grill.
7. Grill skewers over medium-high heat (350 to 40
8. minute. Turn skewers over; brush with glaze, and grill 1 to 2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.