Juicy Steak Kebabs Savory Marinade (Print Version)
Succulent steak skewers with vegetables in savory marinade
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs 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, whole
→ Marinade
06 - 1/3 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
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 (if wooden, soaked in water 30 min)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together 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 bowl and toss to coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
03 - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400-450°F, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
04 - Thread the marinated steak, bell peppers, onion wedges, and mushrooms onto the skewers in an alternating pattern, distributing ingredients evenly among all 8 skewers.
05 - Place kebabs on the preheated grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until steak reaches desired doneness (130-135°F for medium-rare) and vegetables are lightly charred and tender.
06 - Remove kebabs from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade does double duty tenderizing and flavoring the steak in one fell swoop
- Everything cooks on skewers which means minimal cleanup and maximum hands off time
02 -
- Don't skip the resting period cutting into the kebabs too early will send all those precious juices running onto your plate
- Metal skewers get extremely hot use tongs or heat resistant gloves when turning them
03 -
- Cut all ingredients to roughly the same size so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Thread the steak pieces with the grain running the length of the skewer for more tender bites