Juicy Steak Kebabs With Marinade (Printable version)
Tender marinated beef and charred vegetables skewered and grilled for bright summer flavors.
# What you need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 1/3 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
03 - 1/3 cup olive oil
04 - 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
05 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Vegetables
12 - 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
13 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
14 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
15 - 1 zucchini, thickly sliced
16 - 8 cherry tomatoes
# How To:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt until well combined.
02 - Add the sirloin steak cubes to the marinade and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight for optimal flavor penetration.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Thread the marinated steak cubes and prepared vegetables alternately onto the skewers, distributing the ingredients evenly across each skewer.
05 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until the steak reaches your desired doneness and the vegetables develop a light char.
07 - Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade works like magic on budget friendly sirloin, turning it into something that tastes twice the price.
- Everything cooks on one grill so your kitchen stays cool and clean.
- Guests always grab seconds and ask for the recipe before they leave.
02 -
- I once rushed the marinade to just thirty minutes and the steak tasted flat, so give it the full two hours minimum.
- Crowding too many pieces on one skewer prevents even cooking and leaves the center pieces rubbery.
03 -
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels before marinating so the liquid actually penetrates instead of sliding off wet surfaces.
- The smoked paprika is not optional, it is the reason people close their eyes when they take the first bite.