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    Grilled Beef Kabobs

    Published: Apr 4, 2022 Modified: Dec 27, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    These Mediterranean Grilled Beef Kabobs 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 with a tomato cucumber salad on a white platter
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    • How to Make Beef Kabobs on the Grill
    • Beef Kabob Temperature Chart
    • Best Beef for Kabobs
    • Beef Kabobs Recipe FAQS
    • How to Cook Beef Kabobs in the Oven
    • Steak Kabob Recipe Tips
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    Best 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 kabobs on a white platter with cucumber and tomatoes

    Steak Kabobs Ingredients

    • strip steaks
    • garlic powder
    • bay leaves about 20
    • sea salt
    • pepper
    • olive oil to brush on skewers
    Cubes of seasoned beef on a cutting board with skewers to the side

    How to Make Beef Kabobs on the Grill

    1. Cut strip steaks into cubes. Cut long-ways down the middle, then into horizontal slices to divide the steaks into chunks.Cutting strip steaks into cubes
    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.Cubes of seasoned beef on a cutting board with skewers to the side
    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.Layering beef kabobs on skewers
    4. Brush olive oil onto each skewer to prevent them from sticking to the grill.Brushing olive oil on steak skewer
    5. Grill skewers over high heat with the lid closed for 2 minutes on each side. Watch closely - they cook quickly!Beef kabobs on the grill cooking
    6. Once the skewers reach an internal temperature of 135°F (about 8 minutes total), serve and enjoy.

    Beef Kabob Temperature Chart

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

    chart showing slices of beef with temperatures - 125 for rare, 135 for medium-rare, 145 for medium, 150 for medium-well, 160 for well-done

    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 Recipe FAQS


    How long do you soak wooden 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.

    How long to cook beef kabobs on the grill?

    Grill the skewers over high heat with the lid closed for 2 minutes on each side.

    Do I have to use bay leaves?

    This recipe is delicious with just the kabob rub but adding the bay leaves really elevates the flavor.

    Beef kabobs on the grill cooking

    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.

    Steak 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.

    Tools

    • Bamboo skewers
    • Meat thermometer
    • Grill tongs
    • Oven mitt
    • Knife
    Holding up a beef kabob over a plate of kabobs

    Best Steak Recipes

    • Ribeye Steak
    • Pan Seared Steak
    • Reverse Sear Steak
    • Grilled Chuck Steak
    • Grilled London Broil
    • For more tips on cooking steak, check out our Best Steak Dinner Ideas!
    • Try serving this dish with my Steakhouse Mac and Cheese!

    Try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes!

    Grilled beef kabobs on skewers on a white plate

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    Amazing Beef Kabobs on the Grill

    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 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time23 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Portuguese
    Keyword: beef kabobs, beef kabobs on the grill, grilled kabobs, steak 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.
      Cutting strip steaks into cubes
    • 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.
      Cubes of seasoned beef on a cutting board with skewers to the side
    • 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.
      Layering beef kabobs on skewers
    • Brush 1 tsp. olive oil onto each skewer to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
      Brushing olive oil on steak skewer
    • Grill skewers over high heat with the lid closed for 2 minutes on each side. Watch closely - they cook quickly!
      Beef kabobs on the grill cooking
    • Once the skewers reach an internal temperature of 135°F (about 8 minutes total), serve and enjoy.
      Chunks of cooked beef kabobs on a cutting board

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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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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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