Grilled Teriyaki Beef Kebabs with Pear-Cucumber Salad

Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, mirin, and honey in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add beef cubes; cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

 

Thread beef cubes onto bamboo or metal skewers, alternating with bell peppers. Brush lightly with sesame oil.

 

Preheat a charcoal grill. Grill beef until cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

 

Make the pear-cucumber salad: Combine cucumbers and pears in a bowl. Drizzle sesame dressing and toss. Top with nori strips and sesame seeds.

 

 Serve beef kebabs with pear-cucumber salad (chilled or at room temperature).

 

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Japanese sesame dressing, also known as goma dressing, can be found in the Asian market aisle at large 
supermarkets or at Japanese specialty store.