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These Mediterranean Beef Kabobs on the Grill 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!
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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!
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Best Beef for Kabobs
The best steak for kabobs is strip steak. With beautiful marbling, strip loin is so tender and perfect for grilling steak skewers.
You can also use filet mignon or sirloin steak.
FAQS
How long do you soak skewers?
Soak wooden skewers for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour before grilling beef kabobs. Do not soak them for longer than 3 hours.
Grill the skewers over high heat with the lid closed for 2 minutes on each side.
This recipe is delicious with just the kabob rub but adding the bay leaves really elevates the flavor.
Shish kabobs cook quickly, so make sure to watch them closely and only cook for 2 minutes on each side for the best results!
How to Cook Beef Kabobs in the Oven
Yes! 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.
This recipe is keto friendly. Try more of our Best Keto Beef Recipes!
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.
For more tips on cooking steak including degrees of doneness, check out our Best Steak Dinner Ideas and Beef Burger and Steak Temperature Chart!
Easy Beef Recipes on the Grill
This was so good!
@sharyljean
Yum!!! It was delicious!
@tishstump
I made this tonight and it was truly amazing so tender and juicy. Will definitely be making it again.
@bz4u22003
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📋 Recipe
Easy Beef Kabobs on the Grill
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
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.
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