Steak kabobs are summertime entertaining perfection. They can be assembled ahead of time (pro tip: get the kids to help!) and then grilled when you’re ready to eat.
The steak for these kabobs rests in a simple Asian-inspired marinade for a few minutes before being skewered along with slices of colorful bell peppers and red onions.
Grilled Steak Kabobs
Kabob making ebbs and flows in our household. (These sweet and sour chicken kabobs are always a win.) I seem to get on a kick and kabob literally everything I can and then swing the other way for a while.
My kids love it when I am in kabob mode as it is an entire meal on a stick, and let’s face it, food is more fun to eat that way. However, if you’re
I get that the challenge of kabobs is assembling them and often making sure everything is finished cooking at the same time. But it’s always worth the effort and I love the rainbow of colors and flavors on the kabobs.
Asian Steak Marinade
These steak kabobs are loaded with flavor from the simplest of Asian-inspired marinades: you’ll just need a splash of soy sauce, a drizzle of honey, and a spoonful of chili paste or Sriracha.
You’ll need the following ingredients to make these grilled steak skewers:
- top sirloin steaks cut into 1-inch cubes
- low-sodium soy sauce
- honey
- chili paste
- red onion
- bell peppers
The key to guaranteeing that the meat and the vegetable will finish cooking at the same time is the size of your pieces. Vegetables that are 1-inch in size are perfect. The edges will get just a kiss of char and be tender-crisp.
When making steak kabobs cut the steak into approximately 1-inch cubes. At this size, it makes marinating quick and easy. The steak will only need about 30 minutes of marinating time. The size also makes grilling very fast and easy.
When using wooden skewers, I recommend soaking them for 15-20 minutes before cooking. I typically soak the skewers while prepping the meat and vegetables. The skewers will blacken over the grill but rarely burn this way.
Marinating Instructions
Combine the soy sauce, honey, and chili paste in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk or stir to combine and then set aside about ¼ cup of the sauce.
Add the pieces of beef to the bowl with the marinade and stir to coat well. Let the meat marinate for 20-30 minutes.
Grilling Instructions
Alternately thread the onion, peppers, and marinated steak onto skewers. Brush the vegetables with the reserved sauce.
Grill the kabobs over medium-high heat 12 to 14 minutes or until the steak reaches desired doneness, basting the sides with any remaining sauce as you turn the skewers.
How Long To Grill Beef Kabobs
Grilling is not a set-it-and-forget-it method. You will want to stay close by the grill to get the perfect char on your vegetables and have your steak hit a perfect medium-rare or medium doneness.
If your grill is on medium-high it should take just 12-14 minutes. Make sure you start with a hot grill and turn the skewers 2-3 times during grilling.
Extra grilled vegetables are a must at my house. While you have the grill hot, go ahead a grill some extra bell peppers to make vegetable quesadillas for a snack. Or get a start on breakfast by grilling up asparagus and plan ahead for a filling breakfast frittata.
Grilled Steak Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1 pound top sirloin steaks cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- ½ red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
Marinating Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, honey, and chili paste in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk or stir to combine and then set aside about ¼ cup of the sauce.
- Add the pieces of beef to the bowl with the marinade and stir to coat well. Let the meat marinate for 20-30 minutes.
Grilling Instructions
- Alternately thread the onion, peppers, and marinated steak onto skewers. Brush the vegetables with the reserved sauce.
- Grill the kabobs over medium-high heat 12 to 14 minutes or until the steak reaches desired doneness, basting the sides with any remaining sauce as you turn the skewers.
Notes
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