Best 7 Shish Kebab Marinade Recipes

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If you're looking for a juicy, flavorful, and tender shish kebab, then you need the perfect marinade. A good marinade will help to tenderize the meat, add flavor, and keep it moist while cooking. There are many different types of marinades you can use, so it's important to choose one that will complement the type of meat you're using. This article will provide you with some of the best shish kebab marinade recipes, so you can create a delicious and unforgettable meal.

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MOM'S BEEF SHISH KABOBS



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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

⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
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

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

MARINATED BEEF SHISH KEBAB RECIPE



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Marinated Beef Shish Kebobs are perfect for using less expensive cuts of meat. The marinade makes the beef tender and juicy and so flavorful.

Provided by Christine Mello

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pound chuck roast ( trimmed, cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 medium yellow pepper (cut into bite size pieces)
1 medium red pepper (cut into bite sized pieces)
1 medium red onion (cut into bit sized pieces)
3/4 cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Place the meat in a plastic zip lock bag or an airtight container with a lid. Pour the marinade over the meat and seal the container. Shake the bag or container to evenly distibute the marinade over the meat evenly. let the meat soak in the marinade for at least 3 hours or longer.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning. After the meat has marinated, take 2 skewers in your hand, place side by side about an inch apart and slice alternating meat and vegetables onto the skewers, making sure that both skewers are going thru each piece.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high or about 400 Degrees and grill for about 7 minutes on each side. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Kebobs, Calories 387 kcal, Sugar 20 g, Sodium 2138 mg, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

SHISH KABOB MARINADE



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I got this recipe from a friend of mine. It is so easy to make and works for chicken, pork, beef or venison. Cook time is "marinating" time.

Provided by jenjill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 shish kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Add meat (chicken, pork, beef or venison) and vegetables (cut into bite size pieces) (I use green pepper, onion, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes).
  • Marintate in refrigerator for at least a couple hours.
  • Thread onto skewers and grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1173, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 16.2, Protein 2.2

KABOB MARINADE



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This is a tasty, easy to make marinade that is great for any grilled meat. It makes enough for about two pounds of uncooked meat. Hunters - try this on your deer.

Provided by Jon

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup vegetable oil
¾ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup prepared mustard
1 ½ teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon meat tenderizer

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground black pepper, garlic, and meat tenderizer. Mix well, and add your favorite meat. Seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 2033.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SHISH KABOB MEAT MARINADE



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Easy tasty marinade good for beef, pork and chicken shish kabobs. This works well with nice size chunks and about a pound of meat. If you want to use the leftover mariande to baste the meat and vegetables while you are grilling them. Note cooking time is marinading time.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Sauces

Time 8h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a container (I use a jar and then shake it but you could whisk it).
  • Place meat in a heavy duty plastic bag and add marinade.
  • Seal tightly and refrigerate 8 hours or overnite.
  • I do this in the morning before work then its ready for the grill when I get home.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.3

THE BEST SHISH KEBABS



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This backyard grilling staple is nothing short of delicious. But the pre-made kebabs from the grocery store leave us underwhelmed--with tough pieces of meat and chunks of vegetables that always seem to end up either burnt or undercooked. For our beef, we chose tenderloin, which chars beautifully and stays tender during cooking. The vegetables are cut small enough to cook through without burning or falling apart and the tangy marinade brings everything together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon
2 large cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 20 pieces)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
2 medium red onions, root left intact, cut into 16 wedges
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds (about 16 pieces)

Steps:

  • Soak the skewers in water for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight. Pat them dry and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the vinegar, scallions, Dijon, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Put the beef pieces, bell peppers, onions and zucchini in a large resealable plastic bag. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade and pour the rest into the bag and seal. Toss the bag so the meat and vegetables are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Thread the meat and vegetables onto a skewer in the following order: beef, zucchini, red pepper, yellow pepper and onion. Repeat the threading three more times, ending with a piece of beef (there should be 5 pieces of beef and 4 pieces of each vegetable on the skewer). Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients.
  • Sprinkle the kebabs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill at an angle, uncovered, until deep char marks form and the vegetables start to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the skewers and continue cooking until the beef has reached an internal temperature of 125 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and brush the kebabs with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

TERIYAKI SHISH KABOBS



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When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam in the South Pacific. A friend of my mother gave her this tangy-sweet recipe, and we enjoyed it often. Now I make it for my family, and they're big fans as well. -Suzanne Pelegrin, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
2 to 3 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms
1 large green or sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • For marinade, mix first five ingredients. Place beef and half of the marinade in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and reserve remaining marinade. Refrigerate beef and marinade overnight., On metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread vegetables and, on separate skewers, thread beef with pineapple. Discard remaining marinade in bag. Grill, covered, over medium heat until vegetables are tender and beef reaches desired doneness, 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally., In a small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook 1 minute. Remove vegetables, pineapple and beef from skewers before serving. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose tender cuts of meat like sirloin, flank, or tenderloin for kebabs.
  • Cut meat into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for kebabs like bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
  • Marinate the meat and vegetables for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
  • Use a flavorful marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Thread the meat and vegetables onto skewers alternating between meat and vegetables.
  • Grill the kebabs over medium heat for 8-10 minutes per side or until the meat is cooked through.
  • Serve the kebabs with grilled vegetables, rice, or pita bread.

Conclusion:

Shish kebabs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by everyone. With a variety of marinades and vegetables to choose from, you can create kebabs that are sure to please everyone at your next gathering. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy some delicious shish kebabs!

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