Best 5 Venison Shish Kebabs Recipes

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Venison shish kebabs are a delightful dish that combines the unique flavor of venison with a variety of vegetables and spices. The tender venison is marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and olive oil, then skewered with colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Once grilled to perfection, the kebabs are infused with a smoky aroma and tender texture that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a delicious weeknight meal, venison shish kebabs are sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

VENISON SHISH KEBABS



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Grilled marinated venison skewered with vegetables with a kick.

Provided by CHONKY83

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Venison

Time 4h50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup vegetable oil
5 pounds venison, cut into cubes
36 wooden skewers, or as needed
6 onions, cut into large chunks
10 jalapeno chile peppers, stemmed and cut in half
4 green bell peppers, cut into large chunks

Steps:

  • Whisk the soy sauce, sugar, ginger, mustard powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the vegetable oil, then stir in the venison cubes until evenly covered in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. Place the wooden skewers into water to soak.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • While the grill is heating, remove the venison from the marinade, and squeeze off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Thread the venison cubes onto the skewers, alternating with the onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 10 minutes total for medium-rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 447.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

VENISON KABOBS



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Memorial Day (un)officially marks the start of grilling season. These awesome venison steak kabobs are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday and beginning of summer. This recipe includes my all-purpose wild game marinade, my go-to for red meat, white meat, and veggies.

Provided by Danielle Prewett

Categories     Main

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ pounds venison steak (backstrap or roast)
1 red onion
8 oz. of baby portabella mushrooms, halved
1 red bell pepper
2 poblanos, jalapeños, or green bell peppers
Marinade
1 ½ cups oil (canola, grapeseed, or vegetable)
¾ cup red wine vinegar
¾ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
6 cloves of garlic, smashed
3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, minced
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. coarse black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the venison steaks into 2- to 3-inch chunks. Cutting the meat into large pieces helps to avoid overcooking. Prep the other ingredients by chopping them into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Place everything inside a sealable bag.
  • Whisk all the ingredients together for the marinade and pour over the meat and veggies. Mix to combine. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 before cooking. Toss the bag every few hours to make sure the mixture is fully coated with the marinade.
  • Have about 8-10 skewers ready. If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water 30 minutes before grilling so they don't burn. Squeeze excess liquid off the meat and veggies and thread everything onto the skewers, spaced evenly.
  • Preheat a grill over high heat-you'll want the grill or coals very hot. Lay each skewer down and cook for a total of about 6 minutes, turning frequently so that all sides get contact with the heat. Use tongs to squeeze the meat to check for doneness. If using metal skewers, keep in mind that the meat will cook faster. Also, residual heat will continue to cook the meat after pulling from the grill. Serve immediately.

VENISON KABOBS



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Make and share this Venison Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Deer

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs boneless venison sirloin, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
3 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup dry Burgundy wine
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion juice
16 cherry tomatoes
24 small fresh mushrooms
4 small onions, peeled and quartered
2 -3 large green peppers, cut into 24 1 inch pieces
hot cooked long grain and wild rice blend

Steps:

  • Put meat cubes into a shallow marinating container (I use my tupperware marinating container with lid so I can turn the container over during the marinating time); set aside.
  • Combine the next 8 ingredients in a mixing bowl or large glass measuring cup; pour over meat.
  • Cover and refrigerate 48 hours, stirring occasionally (or turn container over).
  • Remove meat from marinade; reserve marinade.
  • Alternately thread meat and vegetables on skewers; brush with marinade.
  • Grill over medium-hot heat for 15 minutes; turn and baste frequently with marinade.
  • Serve with rice.

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

Tips for Making Perfect Venison Shish Kebabs:

  • Choose the right cut of venison: For shish kebabs, leaner cuts like the loin or tenderloin are best.
  • Marinate the venison: Marinating the venison helps tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. Use a marinade made with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Cut the venison into uniform pieces: This will help ensure that the kebabs cook evenly.
  • Soak the skewers: Soaking the skewers in water before using them will help prevent them from burning.
  • Alternate the ingredients on the skewers: This will create a visually appealing kebab and help the flavors meld together.
  • Cook the kebabs over medium-high heat: This will help sear the outside of the venison and keep it juicy on the inside.
  • Turn the kebabs frequently: This will help ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Rest the kebabs before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Venison shish kebabs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy this healthy and flavorful meat. By following these tips, you can make perfect venison shish kebabs that will impress your friends and family. So fire up your grill and get cooking!

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