Best Grilled Beef Kabobs Recipes

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.

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.

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.

ORANGE BEEF KABOBS WITH GRILLED FRUIT

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, cayenne pepper, ginger, orange zest, and sirloin cubes in a large freezer bag. Massage bag to mix and coat beef well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove beef from freezer bag; shake off as much marinade as possible. Thread onion, red pepper, and marinated beef cubes onto skewers; brush with olive oil.
• Place the pineapple and oranges in the center of a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. Dot with the butter, sprinkle with brown sugar, and drizzle with the rum. Bring together the long sides of the foil and seal well; fold up and seal each end. Place fruit packets on grill and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Place kabobs on the grill with the fruit. Cook, turning occasionally, until meat is done to your liking and fruit is soft and glazed, about 10 minutes.

GRILLED PANZANELLA BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Thread beef, artichoke hearts, bell pepper, zucchini, onion, mozzarella, and bread onto skewers, placing cheese and bread close together towards the ends.
• Mix vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and drizzle over kabobs.
• Grill kabobs, turning frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender and beef is firm and hot in the center, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle fresh basil on top of the kabobs.

GRILLED BOURBON-GLAZED BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, mix 1 tablespoon of the bourbon, the teriyaki glaze, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar and crushed red pepper. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon bourbon. Reserve 2 tablespoons glaze.
• In medium bowl, place beef, onion, mushrooms and bell pepper. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. On each of two 10- to 12-inch metal skewers, thread beef, onion, mushrooms and bell pepper alternately, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece.
• Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 9 to 11 minutes, turning once and brushing with glaze during last 3 minutes, until beef is desired doneness and vegetables are tender.
• Just before serving, generously brush kabobs with reserved 2 tablespoons glaze.

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.

FANTASTIC GRILLED BEEF KABOBS!

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine salad dressing, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pepper and fresh minced garlic or garlic powder (if using) mix well to combine; reserve about 1/4 cup and refrigerate.
• Using a shallow glass dish place in the beef cubes, and pour the remaining marinade over the beef; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight is even better.
• After 8 hours, remove the beef, and discard the marinade.
• Wrap the bacon slices around the beef cubes.
• Then thread the beef alternately with the coarsely chopped veggies (make certain to thread the skewers through the wrapped bacon side, or the bacon will come open when grilled).
• Grill over hot heat for about 10-15 minutes, basting frequently with reserved marinade, or until beef reaches desired tenderness.

SPICY GRILLED BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the beef into 1 1/2 " cubes and place into a mixing bowl or large plastic sealable bag.
• Place the garlic, spices, and wine vinegar into a food processor. Blend and while still blending, drizzle in olive oil, mix well.
• Pour marinade mixture over beef and mix well, marinate in fridge for 2 - 4 hours.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the meat onto the skewers leaving about 1/2-inch in between the pieces of meat. Place on the grill and cook, with lid lowered, 2 to 3 minutes per side, 8 to 12 minutes in all (8 minutes for rare and 12 for medium).
• Remove from the heat to aluminum foil, wrap and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes prior to serving.

GRILLED BEEF AND CORN KABOBS

Steps:

• In medium nonmetal bowl or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil, vinegar, thyme, red pepper and garlic. Add beef; stir to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, stirring beef occasionally, at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours to marinate.
• Heat gas or charcoals grill. Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. On each of six 10- to 12-inch metal skewers, thread beef, corn and bell peppers alternately, leaving space between each piece. Brush with marinade.
• Place kabobs on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes for medium beef doneness, brushing with marinade and turning frequently. Discard any remaining marinade.

GRILLED CAESAR BEEF APPETIZER KABOBS

Steps:

• In large resealablefood-storage plastic bag, place beef, bell pepper, squash, mushrooms and tomatoes. Mix 1/2 cup dressing and the ground pepper. Pour over beef and vegetables; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 4 hours, turning bag occasionally. Soak skewers in water about 1 hour to prevent burning.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove beef and vegetables from marinade; discard marinade. Remove skewers from water. Thread 1 or 2 pieces beef on each skewer. Add a mushroom, squash, bell pepper piece or tomato to end of each skewer.
• Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 6 to 8 minutes for medium beef doneness, turning frequently.
• Arrange romaine on serving platter. Top with kabobs. Spoon additional dressing into small bowl for dipping; sprinkle with chives.

GRILLED CHICKEN, BEEF & SAUSAGE KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place bacon slices in single layer on paper towel-covered microwaveable plate; cover with second paper towel. Microwave on HIGH 3 min. or until partially cooked. (Bacon should be slightly limp.) Drain bacon; cool.
• Meanwhile, toss steak strips with 1 Tbsp. Dry Rub. Starting at one short end, tightly roll up each steak strip into pinwheel. Thread onto skewers.
• Place 1 bacon slice over each chicken strip; thread onto additional skewers. Thread sausage onto additional skewers.
• Grill skewers 8 to 12 min. or until done, turning occasionally and removing from grill when done. (Beef skewers should be done first.)
• Meanwhile, mix mayo, 2/3 of the garlic and remaining Dry Rub in small bowl until blended. Combine beans, dressing, onions, parsley and remaining garlic in separate bowl.
• Serve meat with mayo mixture, bean mixture and orange wedges.

BBQ GRILLED BEEF KABOBS OVER LEMON-HERB RICE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Bring broth, lemon juice and seasoning to boil in large saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Simmer on low heat 25 to 30 min. or until rice is tender.
• Meanwhile, thread meat and vegetables alternately onto skewers. Grill 10 to 15 min. or until meat is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce for the last few minutes.
• Serve kabobs with the rice mixture.

BEEF WITH GRILLED VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Chop 1/2 onion; set aside. Cut remaining onion into 8 wedges. Mix oil and 1 tsp. garlic in medium bowl. Add tomatoes; toss to evenly coat. Thread 2 each tomato halves and onion wedges onto 2 parallel wooden skewers. Repeat with 6 additional skewers and remaining tomato and onion pieces.
• Reserve 1/4 tsp. of the remaining garlic. Mix remaining garlic with chopped onions, meat, parsley, barbecue sauce and cinnamon just until blended. Shape into 8 (1-inch-thick) oval-shaped patties.
• Grill patties 6 min.; turn. Add skewered vegetables to grill; cook 6 to 8 min. or until burgers are done (160ºF) and onions are crisp-tender, turning skewers after 4 min.
• Meanwhile, bring broth to boil in medium saucepan on side burner of grill. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous; cover. Let stand 5 min. Mix dressing, remaining garlic and mint until blended.
• Drizzle dressing mixture over meat. Serve with couscous and vegetables.

GRILLED BEEF AND CORN KABOBS

Steps:

• In medium nonmetal bowl or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil, vinegar, thyme, red pepper and garlic.
• Add beef; stir to coat with marinade.
• Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, stirring beef occasionally, at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours to marinate.
• Heat gas or charcoals grill.
• Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade.
• On each of six 10- to 12-inch metal skewers, thread beef, corn and bell peppers alternately, leaving space between each piece.
• Brush with marinade.
• Place kabobs on grill rack over medium heat.
• Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes for medium beef doneness, brushing with marinade and turning frequently.
• Discard any remaining marinade.

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.

GRILLED CAESAR BEEF APPETIZER KABOBS

Steps:

• In large resealablefood-storage plastic bag, place beef, bell pepper, squash, mushrooms and tomatoes. Mix 1/2 cup dressing and the ground pepper. Pour over beef and vegetables; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 4 hours, turning bag occasionally. Soak skewers in water about 1 hour to prevent burning.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove beef and vegetables from marinade; discard marinade. Remove skewers from water. Thread 1 or 2 pieces beef on each skewer. Add a mushroom, squash, bell pepper piece or tomato to end of each skewer.
• Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 6 to 8 minutes for medium beef doneness, turning frequently.
• Arrange romaine on serving platter. Top with kabobs. Spoon additional dressing into small bowl for dipping; sprinkle with chives.

GRILLED BOURBON-GLAZED BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, mix 1 tablespoon of the bourbon, the teriyaki glaze, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar and crushed red pepper. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon bourbon. Reserve 2 tablespoons glaze.
• In medium bowl, place beef, onion, mushrooms and bell pepper. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. On each of two 10- to 12-inch metal skewers, thread beef, onion, mushrooms and bell pepper alternately, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece.
• Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 9 to 11 minutes, turning once and brushing with glaze during last 3 minutes, until beef is desired doneness and vegetables are tender.
• Just before serving, generously brush kabobs with reserved 2 tablespoons glaze.

BBQ GRILLED BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Arrange steak and vegetables alternately on 8 (8-inch) wooden skewers.
• Grill kabobs 10 to 15 min. for medium doneness (160°F) , turning and brushing frequently with the barbecue sauce.
• Serve over the rice.

GRILLED HAWAIIAN BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak 12 wood skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• In a medium bowl or resealable container combine marinade ingredients. Whisk until well combined. Reserve 1 cup marinade.
• Add beef to remaining marinade in bowl. Toss to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. If marinating longer be sure to refrigerate.
• Meanwhile, add reserved 1 cup marinade to a small saucepan and cook on medium high, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half (you can skip this step but I love the thick coating of sauce on the beef).
• Prep pineapple and veggies.
• Preheat grill to high. Layer beef and veggies on skewers. Use 2 skewers about 1/4" apart for each kabob. I start the kabob and end the kabob with beef. But you can do it any way you like. Layer them so the ingredients are touching but not smashed together. Divide the ingredients out over 6 skewers.
• Wad paper towels into a ball and hold with tongs. Dip into a bowl of cooking oil. Rub paper towel over the hot grill grates to thoroughly coat them.
• Grill kabobs for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Brush with reserved marinade when you place them on the grill and each time your turn the kabobs. Remove from grill and serve.
• If you are traveling or preparing ahead, you can prep veggies and meat with marinade the night before and store in containers. Assemble when you get to your destination.
• Don't skimp on the beef. Sirloin tips are the perfect cut for this recipe.
• You can marinate for up to 24 hours.