Steak Kabobs

By: Julie BlannerLeave a Comment
Posted: 6/18/20

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Learn the keys to the most delicious steak kabobs on the grill! This steak kabob marinade is bursting with bold, healthy flavor in every bite. In fact, we tend to use our favorite steak for kabobs instead of traditional grilled steak – it’s just so good this way!

Grilled steak kabobs on a white platter.

I’ve had so much fun experimenting with delicious kabobs to share! Luckily, my family is thrilled to reap the rewards of all the work behind the scenes.

Recently I’ve been creating these delicious grilling recipes at the request of readers! I hope it gives you inspiration for your grill nights. Don’t miss these fabulous zesty tequila lime shrimp skewers, lemon garlic shrimp kabobs, or my classic chicken kabobs! We love throwing things on the grill in the summer, including these incredibly simple bratwurst.

Psst… you’ve also got to check out my family-favorite fruit skewers! So cute for serving guests at parties.

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Why You’ll Love these Steak Kabobs

Steak kabobs on the grill are the easiest way to eat a healthy, filling, low carb dinner! Seriously… they offer so much flexibility and are bursting with garlick and balsamic flavor in every bite!

In fact, when we grab steak at the grocery store, it’s often steak for kabobs instead of a traditional grilled steak. I love that the marinade seeps into the smaller bites of steak, forcing the flavor into every piece.

They are wonderful for entertaining, too, because they fit within so many lifestyle plans. Whole 30, Keto, and any low carb diet can benefit from steak kabobs in the rotation.

Ingredients to Make Steak Kabobs

Steak – Select thick steaks like a sirloin tip, top round, or even filet. Cut into 1″ cubes for equal cooking.
Onion – I like to use red onion for color.
Bell Peppers – These come in a variety of colors and I love to use them all! They are so beautiful on your skewer and add so many nutrients to your dinner. Green peppers, yellow, red, or orange- whatever you choose will be delicious! Learn How to Cut a Bell Pepper here.
Mushrooms – Whole mushrooms work well, and you can also halve the bigger ones if you’d prefer.

Plates with veggies and steak for kabobs.

Optional

Cherry Tomatoes – I like to prepare on separate skewers because they grill so quickly.

Steak Kabob Marinade

Balsamic Vinegar
Oil
Minced Garlic
Pepper

A platter with one bamboo skewer with veggies and raw steak for kabobs.

A platter full of skewers with veggies and raw steak for kabobs.

Optional Variations

In addition to the marinade recipe ingredients listed above, feel free to add herbs and seasonings to your heart’s content!

Seasonings – Italian Seasoning, Steak Seasoning
Fresh Herbs – Rosemary, thyme or oregano all work well with steak kabobs.
For a dash of bright summer flavor, add a little lemon juice to your steak kabob marinade!
Spice it up with a 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.

A white platter filled with grilled steak kabobs.

How to Make Steak Kabobs on the Grill

Marinate – Combine steak kabob marinade ingredients in casserole dish. Add steak and allow to marinate 1+ hour, up to 4 hours refrigerated, covered.
Assemble Skewers – Add steak and vegetables to wooden skewers, leaving room to handle.
Grill – Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush olive oil onto the grate. Brush vegetables with olive oil. Add skewers to grill. For steak prepared medium, grill 2 minutes per side for a total of 8 minutes.

On the StoveTop

Marinate – Combine steak kabob marinade ingredients in casserole dish. Add steak and allow to marinate 1+ hour, up to 4 hours refrigerated, covered.
Prep – Preheat cast iron grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil.
Grill – Add skewers. Brush veggies with olive oil. For steak prepared medium, grill 2 minutes per side for a total of 8 minutes.

A close up image of steak kabobs on a white platter.

In the Oven

Marinate – Combine steak kabob marinade ingredients in casserole dish. Add steak and allow to marinate 1+ hour, up to 4 hours refrigerated, covered.
Prep – Preheat oven to broil. Line sheet pan with foil or spray with cooking spray.
Assemble Skewers – Add steak and vegetables on skewers. I recommend putting steak and mushrooms on the same skewers and peppers, onion and any additional vegetables on separate skewers as they tend to take a bit longer in the broiler. Place on sheet pan.
Broil – To prepare medium, broil 5 minutes on each side. Reduce or add additional time to prepare to the temperature of your choice.

Want to cook your meat to the perfect temperature, every time? Don’t miss this printable Meat Temperature Chart with all the guidelines you’ll ever need!

Tips

While cutting and chopping your steak and veggies, be sure to soak skewers if using bamboo.
Group several slices of red onions at once to prevent sticking.
Cherry Tomatoes – remember to grill these on separate skewers because they soften so quickly.
Olive oil – brush a little oil on your grill grates to prevent sticking.

For a highly detailed steak temperature reference, be sure to head over to this Free Printable Steak Temperature Chart – so handy!

What’s the Best Steak for Kabobs?

I prefer to use top sirloin or sirloin tips for steak for kabobs. However, filet can also be delicious- but because it’s so tender already, it doesn’t have quite as much of a bite to it like sirloin.

One item of note: don’t use stew meat for your steak kabobs. While it might be tempting to grab that package of pre-cut meat, it’s not what you want here.

Because kabobs require a fairly quick sear on the grill, you won’t have the long-term cooking time required to break down those less expensive cuts of beef used for stew meat packages.

What to Serve with Kabobs

I love serving kabobs from the grill because they are so flexible! Each family member can choose their favorite additions to their individual skewer stack, and what could be more fun than that? Learn more here at the best Side Dishes for Steak.

The best part of serving these low carb grilled kabobs is that they can serve beautifully with a variety of sides. Consider the following ideas for serving with your kabobs!