Delish Beef Shish Kebabs

If there’s one dish that makes me feel like a backyard barbecue champ and also gourmet cook, it’s the Delish Beef Shish Kebabs. Skewered chunks of beef and veggies sizzling on the grill—man, they just bring out all the summer vibes. This recipe packs in a symphony of flavors, a real treat for your taste buds, and it’s no surprise that it’s become a mainstay in our meal rotation.

Picture this: Friday night, the whole gang gathered around, catching up on the week, with the aroma of these kebabs wafting through the yard. My husband swears that the secret to winning over his family was sharing this recipe at one of their summer reunions. True or not, it’s become legendary in our little bubble. These kebabs are not just food; they’ve become part of our family stories and inside jokes.

How to Make It

So, here we go, like we’re having a kitchen party. Start by marinating your beef—give it a good soak. Toss in some soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and a splash of sesame oil. Definitely, let it mingle overnight if you can control your midnight snacking urges. When you’re all set, skewer those babies with your favorite veggies, maybe some pineapple if you’re adventurous. Grill ‘em up, and don’t worry about the char—it’s character, not a mistake.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Beef: Go for something tender like sirloin; it’s forgiving if overcooked a smidge.
– Soy Sauce: My go-to flavor base; don’t be shy—splash it in.
– Pineapple: Adds zing but peel it first, unless you’re up for a terror of textures.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Cut beef into generous chunks.
2. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, and minced garlic in a bowl.
3. Marinate beef in the mixture for at least 2 hours.
4. Preheat grill and thread beef and veggies onto skewers.
5. Grill skewers, turning frequently, until beef is cooked through and veggies are slightly charred.
6. Serve hot with your favorite side salad!

What to Serve It With

✔Tips & Mistakes

Pair with a minty yogurt sauce or garlic bread to soak up all those juices.

✔Storage Tips

Leftovers? Refrigerate skewers in an airtight container. I confess they taste pretty awesome cold, like next-day pizza. Works for breakfast too, if you’re daring.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Play around with honey instead of sugar or swap out soy sauce for tamari if you’re going gluten-free. Once, I tried apricot jam in a pinch for sweetness—didn’t sour the experience one bit.

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Delish Beef Shish Kebabs

A flavorful and juicy beef shish kebab recipe marinated to perfection and grilled to tender, smoky goodness.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• ▢ 0.25 cup olive oil
• ▢ 0.25 cup soy sauce
• ▢ 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
• ▢ 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• ▢ 1 tsp ground cumin
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 1 each red bell pepper, cut into chunks optional
• ▢ 1 each yellow onion, cut into chunks optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
• Add the beef cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread marinated beef, bell pepper chunks, and onion chunks alternately onto skewers.
• Grill the kebabs for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef is cooked to desired doneness.
• Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

These kebabs pair wonderfully with a chilled yogurt sauce or fresh pita bread.