Juicy Steak Kebabs Savory Marinade (Printable)
Tender marinated steak and vegetables threaded on skewers, charred over medium-high heat for summer gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
04 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, left whole
→ Marinade
06 - 1/3 cup gluten-free soy sauce
07 - 3 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
→ Skewers
15 - 8 wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use)
# Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and dried thyme until well combined.
02 - Add the steak cubes to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, aiming for a surface temperature of around 400°F.
04 - Thread the marinated steak cubes, red and yellow bell pepper pieces, red onion wedges, and whole mushrooms onto the skewers in an alternating pattern, distributing ingredients evenly across all 8 skewers.
05 - Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes with tongs, until the steak reaches your desired doneness and the vegetables develop a light char.
06 - Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade does all the heavy lifting so you can focus on the fire and your guests.
- Everything cooks on one stick which means almost zero cleanup on a night when nobody feels like doing dishes.
02 -
- Under no circumstances skip the soak on wooden skewers because they will ignite and your kebabs will literally go up in smoke.
- Patting the steak cubes dry before marinating helps the soy sauce penetrate more evenly and reduces excess dripping on the grill.
03 -
- If you want a spicy kick, stir half a teaspoon of chili flakes into the marinade and it will change the entire personality of the dish without overpowering it.
- The secret to even cooking is making sure all your steak cubes are the same size before they go into the bowl.