When planning a barbecue cookout, few dishes are as versatile or welcome as a platter of grilled beef kabobs. They can be customized to your taste with your favorite marinade and array of vegetables, and are easily made ahead of time, then grilled when your guests arrive. Whether you prefer the simplicity of beef and bell peppers or want to try something more complex with grilled pineapple and teriyaki sauce, there's a beef kabob recipe out there for every taste and occasion.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BARBECUE BEEF KABOBS
My husband and boys love this kabob recipe because it's delicious, and I love it because it's fast and easy. -Karen Engstrom, Glasgow, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 10 kabobs.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, salad dressing, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer 1/3 cup to another bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes; drain. Drain and discard marinade. On 10 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread beef, and vegetables. , Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 18-20 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, basting frequently with reserved marinade and turning once. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1825mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GRILLED BEEF KABOBS
Many times, I must come up with recipes requiring only ingredients already in my pantry. This is one of them. It's my husband's favorite meat dish. -Dolores, Lueken, Ferdinand, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Place half of marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain beef, discarding marinade in bag. Wrap bacon around beef cubes. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread beef and vegetables., Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally and basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 29g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
MOM'S BEEF SHISH KABOBS
My Mom has cooked this recipe for as long as I remember. Now that I live on my own, I can't wait to go back home over the holidays to have this excellent dish. Mom would probably be upset that I gave it away, but it is so delicious that I think everyone should have a chance to experience it. Technically shish kabobs use lamb, so these should be called beef kabobs, but this is the family recipe and what we call it.
Provided by Mike Hearne
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 16h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk the vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
- Add the mushrooms to the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and reseal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator another 8 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove the beef and mushrooms from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside for basting.
- Thread pieces of green bell pepper, beef, red bell pepper, mushroom, and onion onto metal skewers, repeating until all ingredients are skewered.
- Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently and brushing generously with the reserved marinade until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 2815.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
FANTASTIC GRILLED BEEF KABOBS!
My family *loves* these kabobs, plan ahead the beef needs to marinate 8 hours or overnight is even better, if you are using wooden skewers make certain to soak them in cold water for a minimum of 30 minutes before using them for grilling or they will burn, this recipe serves 3-4 people (two skewers each) but I would suggest to double the recipe if you are serving more than 4 people --- cooking time is only estimated and prep time includes marinating time. The French dressing can be replaced with Russian dressing if desired, you will love these! :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine salad dressing, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pepper and fresh minced garlic or garlic powder (if using) mix well to combine; reserve about 1/4 cup and refrigerate.
- Using a shallow glass dish place in the beef cubes, and pour the remaining marinade over the beef; toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight is even better.
- After 8 hours, remove the beef, and discard the marinade.
- Wrap the bacon slices around the beef cubes.
- Then thread the beef alternately with the coarsely chopped veggies (make certain to thread the skewers through the wrapped bacon side, or the bacon will come open when grilled).
- Grill over hot heat for about 10-15 minutes, basting frequently with reserved marinade, or until beef reaches desired tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 771, Fat 59, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 101.3, Sodium 838.5, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 21.6, Protein 33.7
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef. Flank steak, skirt steak, and sirloin steak are all good options for kabobs. These cuts are relatively inexpensive and have a good amount of flavor.
- Marinate the beef. Marinating the beef will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, such as a simple olive oil and garlic marinade, or a more complex marinade with herbs and spices.
- Skewer the beef. Use metal or wooden skewers to skewer the beef. If you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using them. This will prevent them from burning.
- Grill the kabobs. Grill the kabobs over medium heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve the kabobs. Serve the kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce or chimichurri sauce.
Conclusion:
Beef kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. By following these tips, you can make sure that your beef kabobs are cooked to perfection and full of flavor.
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