Beef Kabob Recipe

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These Mediterranean Grilled Beef Kabob Recipe are a steak lover's dream come true. Beautiful cubed strip steaks cooked to tender, mouthwatering perfection with a delicious seasoning and bay leaves all in under 30 minutes - we know you'll love this beef skewer recipe!

Beef Kabobs

At our house, it's always grilling season! Is there a quicker and easier way to get dinner on the table with little clean-up? Heck no!!

What makes this steak kabob recipe so special is that it's a classic Portuguese dish. Growing up Portuguese, Espetadas Madeira is one of those staple recipes you never get tired of, and I love to share it with friends and family.

I'll show you how to make kabobs so delicious, you'll want to make a double batch. Grilling beef kabobs is so easy! Give it a try and I know you will love them as much as I do!

Beef Kabob Marinade

• strip steaks
• garlic powder
• bay leaves about 20
• sea salt
• pepper
• olive oil to brush on skewers

Beef Kabobs Recipe

1. Cut strip steaks into cubes. Cut long-ways down the middle, then into horizontal slices to divide the steaks into chunks.
2. Combine garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle on the cubed steaks on all four sides, patting down to press the seasoning into the meat.
3. Layer a chunk of steak, then a bay leaf, on a skewer, and repeat until all meat is skewered with bay leaves between each piece of steak.
4. Brush olive oil onto each skewer to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
5. Grill skewers over high heat with the lid closed for 2 minutes on each side. Watch closely - they cook quickly!
6. Once the skewers reach an internal temperature of 135°F (about 8 minutes total), serve and enjoy.

Beef Kabob Recipe Tips

• Cut your beef into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
• We recommend you don't use metal skewers - they transfer heat and will make it easy to overcook the beef. Use bamboo skewers for best results.
• To make it easier to turn your beef kabobs on the grill, skewer them twice.
• Soak your wooden skewers for at least 20 minutes before grilling.
• For best results, always use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of your meat kabobs.

Beef Kabob Recipes Temperature Chart

Follow this chart and our Steak Temperature Chart to find your ideal degree of doneness!

Shish kabobs cook quickly, so make sure to watch them closely and only cook for 2 minutes on each side for the best results!

Best Beef for Kabobs

• filet mignon
• porterhouse steak
• short ribs
• ribeye steak
• coulotte steak

You can make kabobs with many different cuts of beef!

Beef Kabobs FAQS

How to Cook Beef Kabobs in the Oven

To cook beef kabobs in the oven, line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper. Bake at 425°F for about 10 to 15 minutes until it reaches your desired degree of doneness. Medium-rare is 135°F.

Kabob Tools

• Bamboo skewers
• Meat thermometer
• Grill tongs
• Oven mitt
• Knife

Steak Recipes

• Ribeye Steak
• Pan Seared Steak
• Reverse Sear Steak
• Grilled Chuck Steak
• Grilled London Broil

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Beef Kabob Recipe

Easy Beef Kabobs on the Grill are a dream come true! Cubed strip steaks cooked to perfection with simple seasoning in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Total Time23 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Portuguese

Keyword: beef kabob marinade, beef kabob recipe, beef kabob recipes, beef kabobs

Servings: 6

Calories: 265kcal

Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

• Grill
• Bamboo skewers
• Tongs
• Oven mitt
• Knife

Ingredients

• 3 strip steaks
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 20 bay leaves about 20
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. olive oil to brush on skewers, 1 tsp. each

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

• Cut 3 strip steaks into cubes. Cut long-ways down the middle, then into horizontal slices to divide the steaks into chunks.
  
• Combine 1 Tbsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. sea salt, and 1 tsp. pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle on the cubed steaks on all four sides, patting down to press the seasoning into the meat.
  
• Layer a chunk of steak, then a bay leaf, on a skewer, and repeat until all meat is skewered with bay leaves between each piece of steak.
  
• Brush 1 tsp. olive oil onto each skewer to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
  
• Grill skewers over high heat with the lid closed for 2 minutes on each side. Watch closely - they cook quickly!
  
• Once the skewers reach an internal temperature of 135°F (about 8 minutes total), serve and enjoy.
  

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Notes

• Cut your beef into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
• We recommend you don't use metal skewers - they transfer heat and will make it easy to overcook the beef. Use bamboo skewers for best results.
• To make it easier to turn your beef kabobs on the grill, skewer them twice.
• Soak your wooden skewers for at least 20 minutes before grilling.
• For best results, always use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of your meat kabobs.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

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Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!
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