Tender and juicy grilled steak kabobs are coated in a flavorful yet simple beef marinade, layered with colorful bell peppers and red onion then grilled to perfection.
We love grilling recipes during the summertime! Other favorites include chicken kabobs, vegetable skewers and grilled shrimp skewers.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy to make. Steak kabobs are a favorite in the summer! The combination of fresh meat and grilled vegetables all on one skewer is the best.
- Crowd pleasing. This steak kabob recipes is a meal the whole family gets excited about. They’re also perfect to make when entertaining and one of my top recipes to bring to a BBQ.
Ingredients
Variations
Type of steak: My favorite variety of beef to use for kabobs is top sirloin steak. You could use ribeye like I do with oven baked steaks and or try flank steak like I use for carne asada.
I used an easy steak marinade with olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, light brown sugar and minced garlic. This combination tastes tangy and sweet, with a nice punch of garlic flavor.
You may also season the meat with your favorite steak rub or use an easy steak fajita marinade, skirt steak marinade or teriyaki steak marinade if preferred. Or top with a homemade chimichurri sauce for even more flavor!
We love mixing up the vegetables with what’s in season, like fresh zucchini and chopped bell peppers or adding fruit like sliced pineapple.
How to Make Steak Kabobs
In a large bowl or gallon-sized zip-top bag, add olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add your cubed 1-inch pieces of steak and marinate at least 30 minutes (or up to 5 hours).
Thread steak and vegetables onto individual skewers starting with a piece of steak and then alternating between vegetables.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat then place skewers on the hot grill grates. Turn the skewers until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink, about 10 to 15 minutes. Steak kabobs are done with a meat thermometer registers 140-145°F.
What Sides Should I Serve with These?
Storage
While these steak kabobs taste best hot off the grill, you an store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the broiler until warmed being careful not to overcook your steak.
Freezing is not recommended as your vegetables will change in texture. You could freeze your marinated raw beef steak cubes for a few months if you would like.
Try these other summertime grilling recipes including hamburgers, easy grilled chicken and grilled fruit kabobs!
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Steak Kabobs
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Equipment
- Skewers
Ingredients
Marinade
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons light soy sauce , or coconut aminos
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar , or honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 pounds sirloin steaks , cut into bite-sized pieces
Kabobs
- 3 bell peppers (I use red, green and yellow) , cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red onion , cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
Optional vegetables: Sliced zucchini and Mushroom
Instructions
Marinade
- In a large bowl or gallon-sized zip-top bag, stir or shake olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Add steak and marinate at least 30 minutes (or up to 5 hours).
Kabobs
- If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water 15 minutes before threading.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and close the lid. Thread steak and vegetables onto individual skewers.
- Place the skewers on the grill. Turn the skewers until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Prepare. Clean the grill and make sure you have enough propane before you start preparing dinner.
- Cut evenly. Cut the meat and vegetables in uniform sizes so that they will cook evenly. I tend to cut them in about 1 1/2″ pieces.
- Soak skewers. If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for 15 minutes before threading.
- Assembling. I typically add about 2 pieces of meat first, then add 3-5 sliced veggies. Then repeat until the skewers are full. I also like to assemble a few “meat only” skewers, too.
- Flip. Make sure to keep turning the skewers so that all sides cook evenly. They are ready when the meat is no longer pink and has nicely browned on all sides.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
These steak kabobs were a huge hit with my family! They were so easy to make and we all loved how flavorful the marinade was. Thank you for the recipe!
It’s such a simple marinade, but tastes so good! Thanks for our new summer grilling go-to!
We love these! My kids always get a kick out of them, and I love how easy they are to make!
We make these all summer long! The marinade is perfection and I love that you can switch out the meat and veggies to your liking.
We are grilling some up for Father’s Day!! These kabobs have the protein & the veggies, which make them delicious & filling!
I am excited to fire up the grill this weekend, just to make these!! We absolutely love these kabobs!! Juicy meat & tasty veggies..great as appetizer or your meal!
These were flavorful and tender.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
My somewhat picky husband said it was the best meal I’ve ever made and we’ve been together nearly 12 years! Lol he loved the flavor and thought the steak was cooked perfectly by following the directions. Thank you for this new summer staple recipe!
I’m so glad it was a hit! :)
What a perfect option for summer grilling! So easy to prepare, not complicated at all and comes out tasty!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! :)
These are so good! Super easy to make and the soy and ACV marinade gives the steak a ton of flavor. Thanks for a great recipe!