This sizzling beef kabob recipe brings together tender beef cubes and colorful veggie skewers for a grilled dinner full of flavor and texture. The rich beef marinade, with tangy lemon juice and a hint of garlic, makes every bite juicy and delicious. These steak kabobs are perfect for happy gatherings and easy to prepare ahead.
Grilled Beef Kabobs
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium4
servings30
minutes15
minutes450
kcal45
minutesThere’s something so heartwarming about grilling kabobs on a sunny day, especially when they’re packed with vibrant veggies and tender beef.
Ingredients
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1 ½ pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 mushroom caps
8 metal skewers, or as needed
2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into large squares
Directions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag.
- Add the beef cubes, press out the excess air, and seal it up.
- Let those marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight if you can.
- Once the beef has soaked up all those flavors, toss in the mushrooms to the bag, press out the air again, and reseal.
- Let this sit in the fridge another 8 hours.
- When you’re ready to grill, preheat your outdoor grill to high and lightly oil the grate.
- Take the beef and mushrooms out of the marinade and shake off any extra liquid.
- Grab a small saucepan, pour in the leftover marinade, bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Now, skewer the green bell peppers, beef, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion onto the metal skewers.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used up.
- Cook the skewers on the grill, turning them frequently and brushing with your marinade.
- Aim for nicely browned, about 15 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink in the center.
- Serve up those kabobs and enjoy!
What You’ll Need
Gather these ingredients and equipment to create delicious kabobs:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds lean beef (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 16 mushroom caps
- 2 green bell peppers (cut into chunks)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 large onion (cut into large squares)
- 8 metal skewers (or as needed)
Detailed Cooking Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, ensuring you have everything ready to go.
- Whisk together soy sauce, vegetable oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag, then add the beef cubes. Press out excess air and seal the bag.
- Refrigerate the beef for 8 hours or overnight to marinate.
- After marinating, add the mushroom caps to the bag with beef. Press out air again and reseal the bag.
- Let the beef and mushrooms marinate in the fridge for another 8 hours.
- Preheat your grill to high and lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking.
- Remove the beef and mushrooms from the marinade and shake off excess liquid.
- Pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan, bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Skewer the beef, mushrooms, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and onion onto the metal skewers, alternating as desired until all ingredients are used.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning frequently, for about 15 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender.
- Brush the skewers with the prepared basting sauce while grilling.
- Remove the kabobs from the grill and serve hot.
Tips & Tricks
- For the best flavor, allow the beef to marinate overnight. If you’re short on time, marinating for at least 2 hours will still yield great taste.
- Consider using a variety of vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes to mix up your kabob flavors. They add color and nutrients.
- If you have leftover grilled kabobs, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for a quick meal.
- To ensure even cooking, cut all ingredients into similar-sized pieces. This helps the beef and veggies grill uniformly.
- If you find the marinade is too salty, dilute it with a little water or add extra lemon juice to balance the flavor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin are great choices for beef kabobs because they stay tender when grilled.
A marinade with olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and herbs enhances the flavor and tenderizes the beef for kabobs.
Grill kabobs over medium-high heat, turning often, and avoid overcrowding the skewers to cook evenly and keep the meat juicy.
Serve beef kabobs with rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad to balance the smoky and savory flavors.
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