Description
These beef kabobs are perfect for summer grilling or a quick weeknight dinner. Tender beef cubes, colorful vegetables, and a savory marinade come together on skewers for a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. With just a few tips, you can grill perfectly charred kabobs that are bursting with flavor and sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- 2 bell peppers, cut into chunks
- 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 8 oz mushrooms, halved if large
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut beef into uniform cubes and marinate in the mixture for 2–4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
- Thread beef and vegetables onto skewers, alternating for color.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly oil grates.
- Grill kabobs for 8–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until beef reaches desired doneness.
- Rest kabobs for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinate longer for more flavor and tender beef.
- Use a mix of vegetables for color and texture.
- Serve with a fresh squeeze of lemon or dipping sauce for extra zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg