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Grilled Steak Kebabs

August 18, 2020 by Lyuba Leave a Comment

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These steak kebabs are easy, super flavorful, and juicy. Simple steak marinade is where all that wonderful flavor comes from and it will take only a few minutes to prepare. Skewer this tender marinated grilled steak alternating with your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.

closeup of cooked steak and vegetables on the skewers

STEAK KEBABS

Grilling is the epitome of summer cooking with all the juicy, smokey burgers, chicken, and steaks. Everything tastes so much better off the grill and steaks are one of the best things to cook on the grill. It’s like grills were made specifically for steaks.

Flavor of beef is so perfect when infused with smoke from charcoal and wood. Cooking it on the grill is also favorable because you can get the grill nice and hot. Steaks really need that initial high heat to seal in a beautiful sear on the outside that will result in the best flavor.

Besides straight up grilled steaks, we love to make steak kebabs. It’s so easy, full of flavor, and a complete meal if you pack it full of vegetables. I like to make extra vegetables and cook a couple of extra skewers of just vegetables. Don’t throw away that marinade either! Pour it into a grill-safe cooking pot or a pan and simmer it while grilling the kebabs. Use it as a glaze on the beef and vegetables, it will be amazing!

cubed steak pieces in marinade inside a plastic sip-top bag placed in a metal square pan

STEAK MARINADE

This is the key to the delicious steak kebabs packed with a lot of flavor. It’s an easy combination of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, fresh garlic, onion powder, oregano, thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt.

All you have to do is combine all the ingredients for the marinade together in a zip-top bag and add cubed steak. Close the bag, mix it together and place in a bowl and into the refrigerator to marinate. For the best results, give it 4-6 hours to marinate.

mixing bowl filled with cut vegetables like bell peppers, red onions, and mushrooms mixed with olive oil and seasoning

WHAT STEAK TO USE FOR KEBABS

Top sirloin

Beef sirloin tips

Tri Tip

Look for thicker cuts of steak that are ideally not smaller than 1 1/2 and as big as 2 inches thick.

Don’t cut them too small or the meat will overcook fast and get tough. When steak pieces are about 1 1/2 inches big, you will have enough time to get a beautiful sear on the outsize while still cooking the steak to medium-rare or medium internal temperature.

When preparing the skewers, don’t pack them in too tight but also don’t leave too much room between steak and veggies. Make sure the steak is just touching the vegetables but not squished together.

pieces of steak and vegetables skewered on four skewers on a black baking sheet

THE VEGETABLES

If you’re wracking your brain about what vegetables to add, just go with your favorites. You can put pretty much anything you want onto the skewers and here are some of the most popular choices:

Onion

Bell peppers

Mushrooms

Zucchini and summer squash

Asparagus

Cherry tomatoes

Broccoli florets

Cauliflower florets

uncooked beef and vegetables on skewers on the grill

QUICK GRILLING NOTES

Coals: briquettes or lump coal

Grill temperature: medium-high to high 400°-450°

Wood if desired: hickory, mesquite, oak, or pecan

Placement on the grill: direct

How long does it take to cook steak kebabs on the grill? cook it for 8-10 minutes, turning it over half way through. Check the internal temperature of the thickest steak or one in the middle of the skewer with an instant red thermometer.

closeup of grilled steak and vegetables on skewers cooking on the grill with some grill smoke surrounding them

HOW TO MAKE STEAK KEBABS

First of all, give yourself some time to marinate the steak. You’ll want to marinate it for 4-6 hours so take that into the account.

Cut the meat into about 1 1/2 inch pieces and try not to go smaller. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a zip-top bag and add steak pieces. Mix it around, seal, and place the bag into a wide bowl. Keep it in the refrigerator while marinating.

About 30 minutes before cooking, cut vegetables into large chunks and mix them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Set it aside until ready to make kebabs.

Prepare charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat, set up two temperature zones, and let the grill preheat for a few minutes. Make sure the grill grate is completely clean before adding anything to it.

Use metal skewers and add steak cubes alternating with vegetables. Add as many vegetables as you want and use 3-4 pieces of steak per skewer. If you have leftover vegetables, just add them onto its own skewer and cook at the same time as the steak ones.

Don’t throw away the marinade. Pour it into a grill-safe pot or a pan and place it on the grill over direct heat. Simmer it while kebabs are cooking and brush it onto the kebabs towards the end of the cooking process.

You will want to cook the kebabs for 8-10 minutes, turning them over half way through. To check if the steaks are done, use a digital read thermometer and check the temperature of the larger pieces and the ones in the middle of the skewer. Cook until the steaks are medium-rare to medium. I do not recommend cooking them past medium internal temperature because steaks will start to get tough.

four steak and vegetable kebabs on the grill featuring beef, bell peppers, red onion, and mushrooms

MORE DELICIOUS GRILLED RECIPES

Grilled Filet Mignon

Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Chicken Legs

Grilled Burgers

four long skewers with cooked steak pieces and vegetables skewered onto them on the grill

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four long skewers with cooked steak pieces and vegetables skewered onto them on the grill

Grilled Steak Kebabs

These steak kebabs are easy, super flavorful, and juicy made with a simple steak marinade and vegetables.  
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CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Keywordbeef,, grilled steak, kebabs, steak
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate:4 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Servings4
Calories691kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb top sirloin steak, sirloin tips, or tri tip

Steak marinade:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes more if you want spicier
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste

Vegetables:

  • 1 red onion
  • 1-2 bell peppers
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Marinade steak:

  • Cut the meat into about 1 1/2 inch pieces and try not to go smaller.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a zip-top bag and add steak pieces. Mix it around, seal the bag, and place it into a wide bowl.
  • Refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

Prepare Kebabs:

  • About 30 minutes before cooking, cut vegetables into large chunks and mix them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Set it aside until ready to make kebabs.
  • Use metal skewers and add steak cubes alternating with vegetables. Add as many vegetables as you want and use 3-4 pieces of steak per skewer. If you have leftover vegetables, just add them onto its own skewer and cook at the same time as the steak ones.
  • Don’t discard the marinade. Pour it into a grill-safe pot or a pan and place it on the grill over direct heat. Simmer it while kebabs are cooking and brush it onto the kebabs towards the end of the cooking process.

Grilling:

  • Prepare charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat, set up two temperature zones, and let the grill preheat for a few minutes. Make sure the grill grate is completely clean before adding anything to it.
  • Place kebabs over direct heat and cook them for 8-10 minutes, turning them over half way through. To check if the steaks are done, use a digital read thermometer and check the temperature of the larger pieces and the ones in the middle of the skewer.
  • Tip: Cook until the steaks are medium-rare to medium. I do not recommend cooking them past medium internal temperature because steaks will start to get tough.

Notes

Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 691kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1483mg | Potassium: 1367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1093IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 6mg

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