Best Beef Kabobs Recipes

MOM'S BEEF SHISH KABOBS

Steps:

• Whisk the vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• Add the mushrooms to the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and reseal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator another 8 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the beef and mushrooms from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside for basting.
• Thread pieces of green bell pepper, beef, red bell pepper, mushroom, and onion onto metal skewers, repeating until all ingredients are skewered.
• Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently and brushing generously with the reserved marinade until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.

THE BEST MARINADE FOR KABOBS! (BEEF, PORK AND LAMB)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into a blender (except the green onions, if using add them in after blending).
• Blend for 30-40 seconds.
• Mix in in green onions.
• This recipe makes 3-1/2 cups of marinade, but may be stored in the refrigerator tightly covered in a glass container for up to 3 weeks.
• *NOTE* marinate the beef, pork or lamb for 8 hours or up to 24 hours chicken up to 8 hours.

GRILLED BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Place half of marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain beef, discarding marinade in bag. Wrap bacon around beef cubes. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread beef and vegetables., Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally and basting frequently with reserved marinade.

TERIYAKI BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and ground ginger together in a bowl; pour into a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag. Add beef, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, flipping the bag several times as the meat marinates.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove beef from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Thread beef, pineapple, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper onto skewers.
• Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides, and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes.

PINEAPPLE BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first six ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 1-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the beef, pineapple, mushrooms, peppers and onion. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs rub on grill rack to coat lightly., Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally and basting frequently with reserved marinade., Cook rice according to package directions; serve with kabobs.

MARINATED VEGGIE BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour half the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat., Pour remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag; add tomatoes. Cut remaining vegetables into 1-in. pieces; add to bag. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate beef and vegetables for at least 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade from beef. Drain vegetables, reserving marinade for basting. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread beef and vegetables., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, basting frequently with reserved marinade and turning occasionally.

EASY TERIYAKI BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut steak into 1-inch chunks.
• Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and ginger in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add steak and pineapple chunks and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Thread steak and pineapple chunks onto metal skewers and place on the prepared sheet pan.
• Broil in the preheated oven until cooked through, turning halfway, about 15 minutes.

TERIYAKI BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first five ingredients. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting and refrigerate. Add beef to remaining marinade; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally., Drain and discard the marinade. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Continue turning and basting for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve meat and vegetables over rice if desired.

BEST EVER SAUCY BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a saucepan over low heat, mix the tomato juice, butter, onion, ketchup, mustard, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes, remove from heat, and allow to cool.
• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Thread the sirloin cubes, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, onion quarters, and green pepper pieces onto skewers, alternating as desired. Drizzle some of the sauce over the kabobs.
• Oil the grill grate. Arrange kabobs on the grill. Grill 10 minutes, or until meat is cooked through, occasionally turning kabobs. Baste with sauce during the last 5 minutes.

GRILLED TERIYAKI BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Place beef in shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Pour teriyaki baste and glaze over beef. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, stirring beef occasionally, at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Thread beef, bell pepper and mushrooms alternately on each of six 15-inch metal skewers, leaving space between each piece. Brush bell pepper and mushrooms with oil. Sprinkle kabobs with sesame seed.
• Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until beef is no longer pink in center.

MOROCCAN BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the parsley, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, chili paste, salt and pepper; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread beef cubes. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill beef, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally.

TERIYAKI BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first five ingredients and mix well.
• Reserve 1/2 cup for basting and refrigerate. (If you didn't double the sauce reserve 1/4 cup).
• Add beef to remaining marinade.
• Turn to coat.
• Seal bag or cover container.
• Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
• Drain and discard the marinade.
• On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions.
• Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side.
• Baste with reserved marinade.
• Continue turning and basting for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness.
• Serve meat and vegetables over rice if desired.

GREEK BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes, or alternatively you can use metal skewers.
• Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a ceramic or stainless steel bowl.
• Marinate the meat for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the barbeque grill plate to medium high (or you can use a grill pan indoors or large banquet sized skillet).
• Thread marinated meat , alternating with the onion, capsicums and mushrooms onto the skewers.
• xrizzle some extra olive oil over the kebabs and barbecue for 2-3 minutes each side, or done to your liking.

SPICED BEEF KABOBS WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: Grate the cucumber over a strainer and squeeze out the water. Transfer the grated cucumber to a medium bowl along with the mint, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Mix to combine, using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the kebobs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, cumin, garam masala and cayenne. Add the cubed sirloin and mix to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Beginning with the meat, thread one cube of sirloin onto a skewer, followed by a tomato, another piece of meat, a piece of onion, another piece of meat and finishing with a tomato and an onion. Continue like this until all the skewers are assembled. Sprinkle the kebobs on all sides with salt, then place on the preheated grill and cook for three minutes per side for medium doneness. Serve warm with the cucumber-yogurt sauce.

MIDDLE EASTERN BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Once your meat and veggies have been prepped let the skewering fun begin! Thread a piece of green pepper onto the skewer. Follow it with a cube of beef, then one half of a preserved lemon, a couple of pieces of red onion, another piece of beef, a piece of red pepper and cap it with a mushroom. Repeat the process with the rest of the skewers. Set all of the kabobs into a roasting pan in one layer and set aside.
• Place the remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl and whisk until well incorporated. Pour the mixture over the kabobs and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to high heat. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook 3 minutes per side. Remove and serve immediately or let cool, pack 'em up and take them on a picnic.
• Serve with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times to make a chunky sauce.

VEGETABLE BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut beef in 1-1/4-in. cubes; place in large resealable plastic bag. In a bowl, combine the wine, soy sauce, oil, ginger, garlic and tarragon; pour 2/3 cup marinade over beef. Seal bag; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Set aside remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade from beef. Thread the meat, onions, zucchini and peppers alternately on six metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Grill over medium-hot heat for 10-12 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

AWESOME SPICY BEEF KABOBS OR HAITIAN VOODOO STICKS

Steps:

• Dissolve bouillon in water. Stir in the garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss the meat in the marinade, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill for high heat.
• Skewer the beef cubes, using 6 to 8 pieces per skewer. Pour the oil onto a plate, and roll the skewers in it to coat them on all sides.
• Grill the skewers, turning frequently, until the beef has turned light pink, 12 to 15 minutes.

KOREAN BEEF KABOBS (ASIAN)

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin or sirloin beef up into big chunks (2" x 2" cubes). Score 1/4' deep all sides with a sharp knife (several slices per side). Using a two prong fork, pierce the meet repeatedly on all sides (3 or 4 times per side). This will allow the juices to work their way deep into the meat.
• Chop the scallions (just the white part) and mince the garlic.
• Add all the ingrediences together and pour over the meat in a non-reactive container. I use a large zip lock bag.
• Marinate the meet for at least 12 hrs (24 is best).
• Place the meat on skewers with your choice of veggies in between. I like onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
• Grill over hot coals turning occasionally and brushing often with remaining marinade. Cook to desired doneness.

GRILLED BEEF AND VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper and olive oil. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 5 hours or overnight., Coat broiler pan or grill rack with nonstick cooking spray; heat broiler or grill. Drain and discard marinade from beef. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread meat, vegetables and pineapple. Season with salt and pepper. Broil 5-8 minutes, turning once, or grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally.

ASIAN BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Trim all fat from steak. Cut steak crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
• Make marinade by combining brown sugar, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
• Place beef and half of the marinade mixture in sealable plastic bag, turning to coat. Close securely and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes. Reserve remaining marinade.
• Meanwhile, soak 16 bamboo skewers (6") in water 10 minutes.
• Remove beef from marinade and discard marinade.
• Alternately thread beef (weaving back and forth) and green onion onto skewers.
• Place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of kabobs is 3-4 inches from heat. Broil 5-6 minutes, turning once.
• Brush kabobs with reserved marinade during last 2 minutes.