You don’t need to go to a restaurant; you can still make soft, delicious, and flavorful BBQ beef at home. The secret lies in the right way to marinate BBQ beef, which makes the grilled dish more flavorful and appealing than ever. Discover the details right in the article below by Kamereo!
Ingredients for Marinating BBQ Beef
- 500g beef
- 25g garlic (about 10 cloves)
- 1 onion
- 30g ginger (about 1 root)
- 300g pear (about 2 fruits)
- 125ml soy sauce
- 20ml sesame oil
- 25g sugar

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Frozen Kame Beef Striploin Stir-Fry Cubes 200g
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Onion Big Size
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Baby Onion Da Lat
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Vietnamese Ginger
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Pear Korea
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Kobe Bussan Soy Sauce 1L / 神戸物産上級本醸造しょうゆ
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Garlic Medium Size
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Minced Garlic
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Kamebeef BBQ beef sirloin that is pre-cut and marinated is a perfect choice for homemade BBQ beef. Sourced from Australian beef sirloin, characterized by its marbled fat, the product not only offers a delicious taste but also maintains its tenderness, preventing dryness thanks to advanced Japanese technology. Notably, the meat is already seasoned, saving you time and allowing you to easily enjoy delicious BBQ at home.
How to Marinate BBQ Beef
To make your BBQ beef truly delicious, follow these steps:
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Wash the beef thoroughly and cut into thin slices along the grain, to your preferred size. If you want to remove the beef’s odor, you can soak the meat in white wine for 5–10 minutes.
- Wash and chop the onion, garlic, pear, and ginger.
- Put all these ingredients, along with sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, into a blender and blend until smooth to create the marinade.

Step 2: Marinate the Beef
- Spread the cut beef evenly on a plate, then pour the blended sauce all over the meat to ensure it’s thoroughly coated with the seasoning.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 3: Grill the Beef
- Preheat the grill.
- Arrange the meat on the grate, and grill over medium heat so the meat cooks evenly without burning.
- Flip the meat frequently, avoiding grilling for too long, which can make the meat tough.

Notes on Marinating BBQ Beef
To ensure your BBQ beef reaches perfection in both flavor and tenderness, keep the following important notes in mind:
- Choose the right marinade: The marinade plays a crucial role in determining the flavor of the grilled dish. Each marinade recipe will offer a unique flavor profile, so experiment to find your favorite.
- Allow the meat to absorb the seasoning evenly: After washing the meat, you should gently pat it dry with paper towels before marinating. This helps the meat easily absorb all the seasonings, preventing the marinade from becoming diluted.
- Avoid burning the meat when grilling: If your marinade recipe contains a lot of sugar, make sure the sauce has been completely absorbed into the meat before grilling. Sugar burns easily at high temperatures, and if excess sauce remains on the surface, it can cause the meat to char.
- Balance nutrition: Although beef is very nutritious, rich in protein and iron, to ensure health, you should not overindulge. Therefore, it’s best to combine BBQ beef with various green vegetables and fruits for a balanced, nutrient-rich meal and to reduce the risk of illness.

How to Make BBQ Dipping Sauce
Here are some dipping sauce recipes to enhance the flavor and appeal of your grilled meat:
Korean-Style BBQ Dipping Sauce
Korean-style BBQ dipping sauce is a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and subtly spicy flavors, offering a distinctive taste thanks to sesame oil and roasted sesame seeds. To make this sauce, you’ll need ingredients such as honey, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, Korean chili paste, oyster sauce, garlic, chili, and roasted sesame seeds.
First, finely chop the garlic and chili, then roast the sesame seeds until fragrant. Next, sauté the garlic in cooking oil, then add honey, oyster sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Once the sauce cools, simply sprinkle a little more roasted sesame seeds on top for a special aroma. This sauce will be a perfect choice to enjoy with grilled meats, especially beef and pork belly.

Honey Tomato Sauce
Honey tomato sauce offers a perfect blend of the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes and the gentle sweetness of honey, creating an appealing dipping sauce for grilled dishes. To make this sauce, you’ll need 500ml of tomato sauce, honey, mustard, vinegar, garlic, chili, and butter.
First, melt the butter over low heat, then add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Simmer and stir constantly until the mixture gently boils. Then, continue stirring and simmer for about another 10 minutes until the sauce is smooth and thick. Once the sauce cools, you can transfer it to a bowl and enjoy it with grilled meats, adding an extra layer of special flavor to your meal.

Japanese-Style BBQ Dipping Sauce
Japanese-style dipping sauce is notable for its light, subtle sweetness, not too salty, making it suitable for grilled fish, seafood, or pork. To make this sauce, you’ll need 150ml Japanese soy sauce, 120g brown sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, sake, roasted sesame seeds, and water.
First, peel the ginger and garlic and finely chop them. Then, add all the ingredients to a pot, simmer over low heat, and stir constantly for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Turn off the heat, let it cool, then sprinkle more roasted sesame seeds on top to add delicious flavor. This sauce will be an excellent choice for Japanese dishes, bringing a unique, light yet rich flavor.

Garlic Chili Mustard Dipping Sauce
Garlic chili mustard dipping sauce is a perfect combination of the pungent taste of mustard, the spicy kick of chili, the fragrant aroma of garlic, and the subtle sourness of lemon, creating an appetizing dipping sauce that doesn’t require elaborate cooking. To make this sauce, you’ll need 2 tablespoons of mustard, 4 cloves of garlic, 1-2 chilies, 1/2 a lemon, and seasonings like fish sauce, salt, pepper, and water.
First, finely chop the garlic and chili, squeeze the lemon juice, and strain out the seeds. Then, in a large bowl, thoroughly mix fish sauce, water, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and the chopped garlic and chili. Stir well until all the ingredients are combined; you’ll immediately have a delicious, rich dipping sauce, suitable for grilled meats or seafood.

KameBeef – Premium Australian Beef Sirloin, Great Value for F&B Businesses
KameBeef from Kamereo is a line of high-quality Australian beef sirloin developed specifically for the professional needs of restaurants and eateries. The special feature of KameBeef sirloin is its advanced Japanese fat processing technology, which helps the marbled fat veins distribute evenly, creating a pleasant, subtle richness similar to premium Kobe beef but at a more optimal cost. This is a smart choice for modern F&B businesses that need to balance quality and budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables go well with BBQ beef?
BBQ beef pairs very well with fresh vegetables such as lettuce, herbs, cucumbers, sliced carrots, or grilled vegetables like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and sweet corn. These vegetables not only make the dish fresher and balance the taste but also add essential fiber to the meal.
How long should I marinate BBQ meat?
The ideal marinating time for BBQ beef is at least 30 minutes at room temperature. However, for more flavor and tender meat, you should marinate it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight (about 8-12 hours). The longer the meat is marinated, the more tender and flavorful it will be.
What seasonings are needed to marinate BBQ beef?
When marinating BBQ beef, you need basic seasonings such as soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, onion, and pureed pear. The pear will naturally tenderize the meat, while garlic, ginger, and onion create a distinctive, attractive aroma for the grilled dish.
What to marinate BBQ beef with to make it tender?
To make BBQ beef tender, you can use juice from fruits like pear or apple in the marinade recipe. The enzymes in pear/apple help naturally tenderize the meat fibers. Additionally, using sesame oil also helps retain moisture in the meat, preventing it from drying out and becoming tough when grilled.
Conclusion
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