Juicy Grilled Beef Kebabs (Easy Steak Kabob Marinade)

Beef Kebab Recipe - Steak cubes are marinated in a deliciously flavorful marinade, then grilled until charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. Perfect for spring and summer BBQs!

With spring around the corner, I can’t wait for grilling season! Kebabs are one of the first things that comes to mind when I think about all the flavorful meat we’re about to sizzle, like grilled pork kabobs, Mediterranean beef kabobs, Georgian ground beef kabobs, and these classic steak kebabs!

These are made with the BEST steak kebab marinade, which contains soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, garlic, and plenty of spices. The beef kebabs are marinated for as little as 3 hours, then they’re ready to be skewered and grilled!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Flavor and texture. The outside of the meat is nicely charred, and the inside is juicy and flavorful!
• They’re easy to make. The ingredients are simple with possible substitutions.
• Delicious marinade. It not only penetrates flavor right down to the center of the pieces of steak, but tenderizes them too.
• Make ahead. You can prep it ahead and marinade the meat overnight.

Cooking Tips

• Soaking wooden skewers ahead of time will prevent them from burning.
• Reusable metal skewers are great to use instead.
• You can skewer the meat and veggies in any pattern you like. I would suggest ensuring there are at least 3 pieces of meat on each one.
• Make sure your meat is cut into even-sized cubes so they cook evenly.
• Avoid adding cold meat to the grill. It sticks to the grate and takes longer to cook! Let set in room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling.

 Marinade For Beef Kebabs

• Avocado oil: Using oil in a marinade helps to disperse the rest of the ingredients, making sure the meat is evenly coated.
• Soy sauce: Adds a salty, umami flavor to the marinade.
• Lemon juice and red wine vinegar: If possible, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Both the lemon juice and red wine vinegar contain acid that will break down the fibers in the meat, helping to tenderize it.
• Worcestershire sauce: For a depth of flavor.
• Minced garlic: Garlic makes everything better!
• Honey: A touch of sweetness for balance. The honey will also caramelize on the meat, adding to the crispy edges.
• Dijon mustard: For a zip!
• Seasoning: Onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper.

For steak kebabs 

• Sirloin steak: Trim the steak of any excess fat (a bit of fat is ok, it adds flavor!), and cut into 1 ½ inch cubes.
• Zucchini and bell peppers: Cut the zucchini into rings and the bell peppers into cubes. Cut them the same 1 ½ inch size as the meat, so they’re all evenly sized.
• Salt: To taste.
• Avocado spray: To prevent the meat from sticking to the grill.

How to Make Beef Kebabs on the Grill

Step 1: Combine the marinade ingredients in a large glass mixing bowl. Whisk until well mixed. 

Step 2: Add the cubed beef, toss to ensure each piece is submerged in the marinade, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let it marinate in the fridge for up to 3 hours, or overnight.

Step 3: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (which is about 450-500 F). As it’s heating, take the bowl out of the fridge and let the steak come to room temperature. If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them for 20–30 minutes while you wait (while they are soaking let meat come to a room temperature, by letting it sit in room temperature for 20-30 minutes).

Step 4: Skewer the meat and veggies. Start with a chunk of beef, then a round of zucchini, a cube of pepper, and another chunk of meat. Continue this pattern until your skewers are done. Discard any unused marinade.

Step 5: Spray the kebabs with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt. Add skewers to the grill and cook for 8–9 minutes, turning occasionally until they’ve reached medium-rare (which is 135 F). Add extra minutes depending on your desired doneness.

Step 6: Let them rest for a few minutes, as they are piping hot! Serve with mashed potatoes and Caesar salad, or rice and a cherry tomato salad.

How to Make Beef Kebabs in the Oven

• Place the skewered kebabs on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet. Cook in a preheated 450-degree oven for about 10-15 minutes, then broil it for another 5-7 to get those delicious char marks.
• The time spent in the oven will be determined by how you like yours cooked.

What to Serve With Beef Kebabs

If you’re serving them on their own, a good dipping sauce is always a nice idea. You could try a tzatziki sauce, BBQ sauce, creamy garlic yogurt sauce, or chimichurri sauce!

You could also remove the skewer and serve it over top of a salad or in a wrap.

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