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These Easy Beef Kabobs on the Grill are a dream come true. Beautiful cubed strip steaks cooked to tender, mouthwatering perfection with simple seasoning and bay leaves all in under 30 minutes – we know you’ll love this beef skewer recipe!
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There is nothing like this dish. It is by far my family’s favorite recipe for beef kabobs, and the best part? It’s so easy to make. All you need is the beef, simple seasoning, and bay leaves, and you can have these beef kabobs on the grill and ready in under 30 minutes. What could be better?
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 everyone.
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.
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.
⏲ 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.
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.
⭐ For Best Results
- 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!
🥗 Side Dishes
Our favorite side dishes to serve with beef shish kabobs are Cucumber Feta Salad and Potatoes on the Grill. These dishes are the perfect complement to tasty beef skewers!
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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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