Shish Kabob Recipe

Shish kabobs are so easy and always a crowd pleaser. Alternate beef and veggies in a delicious marinade for the best meal in minutes.

Whenever I grill, I love to make shish kabobs. It’s just a fun dinner idea and a great way to stretch your meat. The main dish meal is super quick and so flavorful. We love to make them for a Father’s Day Dinner Idea and The Best Memorial Day Food Ideas.

Beef kabobs are so tasty and the shish kabob marinade gives it all a really amazing flavor. You can meal prep and make these ahead of time to save time later. Let’s get started and I will show you all the best tips and tricks to make these.

Why This Recipe Works

We love making kabobs because of the many ways that they can be made. The meat and veggies grill perfectly with a ton of smoky flavor.

Serve these kabobs for an easy weeknight dinner or make them for a crowd.

Ingredients

Marinade

• Soy Sauce
• Lemon – fresh lemon juice is best
• Olive Oil
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Italian Seasoning
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Salt and Pepper
• Garlic Powder

Kabobs

• Beef Sirloin 
• Large Red Onion
• Red Bell Pepper
• Yellow Bell Pepper

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Variations Ideas

• Veggies – Feel free to add and omit what you like. I love mushrooms and cherry tomatoes so often add those to several skewers. The beauty of this recipe is you can make them your own. It is so easy to adapt if you have friends and family that do not all like the same thing.
• Change the Meat – You can easily use different types of beef or use chicken pieces such as chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
• Seasoning – Feel free to change the spices to what you prefer. Add in fresh herbs such as parsley or fresh garlic. We have even added in paprika and cumin for a delicious variation.

Step by Step Instructions

• Step 1 – In a small bowl, combine and whisk together all ingredients for the marinade.
• Step 2 – Second, get a large bowl and add the steak and vegetables to it.

• Step 3 – Pour the marinade over the steak and veggies. Stir so that all of the steak pieces and veggies are coated with the marinade. Let this marinade for at least 30 minutes.

• Step 4 – Start making the kabobs. Alternate threading steak and veggies on the skewers.

• Step 5 – Go ahead and heat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Step 6 – Put the shish kabobs on the hot grill. Let the kabobs cook for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip them and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
• Step 7 – Take them off the grill and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Wooden Skewers – If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using. This will prevent the wood from burning on the grill.
• Metal Skewers – If using metal skewers, handle with care using a hot pad. They will be hot.
• Helpful tools – You might like to use grilling tongs to turn the shish kabobs and easily remove them from the grill. Super helpful. Some people also like to use grilling mitts.
• Prepare Veggies – Cut the top sirloin and vegetables in about 1 inch pieces so they cook evenly and about the same time.
• Cooking Methods – If you prefer you can make these on a grill pan, on a baking sheet in the oven or on a indoor grill. Cooking times will vary based on the size of your veggies, beef and they way you cook everything.

Serving Suggestions

These shish kabobs make the perfect weeknight meal. We love to serve them as is or add one of these easy side dishes for a complete meal idea. Add a side of Homemade Tzatziki Sauce for dipping.

• Parmesan Grilled Corn – This is super easy and SO good!
• Foil Pack Grilled Potatoes
• Easy Microwave Potatoes
• German Potato salad
• Easy Pasta Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

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