Juicy Steak Kebabs With Savory Marinade (Print)
Succulent steak skewers marinated in a rich, flavorful blend—perfect for sizzling summer grills.
# Ingredient List:
→ Steak
01 - 1.5 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
04 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, left whole
→ Marinade
06 - 1/3 cup gluten-free soy sauce
07 - 3 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
→ Skewers
15 - 8 wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and dried thyme until well combined.
02 - Add the steak cubes to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Set your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat and allow it to preheat fully, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Thread the marinated steak cubes alternately with red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion wedges, and whole mushrooms onto the prepared skewers, distributing ingredients evenly across all 8 skewers.
05 - Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes with tongs, until the steak reaches your desired doneness and the vegetables develop a light char.
06 - Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The marinade does all the heavy lifting, so you look like a grill genius with almost zero effort.
- Everything cooks on one stick, which means fewer dishes and more time to actually enjoy your guests.
02 -
- Do not skip the resting step because cutting into the kebabs immediately will drain all those flavorful juices straight onto the plate.
- Cutting your steak cubes to a uniform 1.5 inches ensures everything cooks evenly so you never end up with some pieces overdone and others raw in the center.
03 -
- Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel before marinating so the seasoning actually penetrates the meat instead of sliding off the surface moisture.
- Leave a small gap between the meat and vegetables on each skewer to let the heat circulate and cook everything more evenly.