These Steak Kabobs are going to become a go-to recipe for your family in summer. The marinade is easy to throw together and makes for the most perfect and tender meat. Nathan took one bite of these and said, “Well, I could eat those all day.” And then he did. These will win over any guest you invite over or a spouse who just cleaned the kitchen so you don’t have to.
Steak Kabob Marinade
I can’t say enough about how much I love this marinade recipe. It is simple to throw together and I always have the ingredients on hand.
Olive Oil: This is the foundation of your marinade. Because we are grilling and need to tolerate a little higher of heat, you want to use regular olive oil and not extra virgin olive oil.Soy Sauce: I love using soy sauce in my marinades. It’s a great way to add in the salt and some extra flavor all at once.Lemon Juice: Any good marinade needs an acid that helps break down the meat a little. The lemon juice is that here.Worcestershire Sauce: This adds another great layer of flavor and just a little something that will make your guests ask for the recipe.Brown Sugar: We are adding just a bit of brown sugar to this recipe to help balance out both the salt and the acid.Garlic Cloves: Fresh garlic adds some great flavor to this marinade. If you love garlic, feel free to toss in another clove or two.Black Pepper
You’ll note that there is no salt. The soy sauce really covers our bases there and more salt would be too much.
How Long to Marinate Steak
I love marinating meat because you can elevate the flavor of a recipe so easily. Marinating shouldn’t be a week long process though. Too long in a marinade and the meat will end up being an unappetizing texture. Marinate steak for 1 hour to 24 hours. This is a great recipe to start the marinade on the night before. That way when you get home from work, it is just putting the kabobs together and grilling them.
Best Steak for Kabobs
We are using top sirloin for these steak kabobs for a few different reasons.
It is a leaner cut of meat, which makes it easier to skewer. This also means that once marinated it will be incredibly tender.Despite being a leaner cut, it has enough marbling that it is great for grilling and is deliciously juicy.This cut of meat picks up marinades very well.Top Sirloin tends to be a little bit more affordable than some other cuts of steak, making this great to use in a family meal like these grilled steak kabobs.Finally, it is a flavorful cut of beef, so it works perfectly as the star of the show.
Wood or Metal Skewers
I always prefer to use metal skewers. They are reusable, which is a big win for me, and they don’t require soaking. I think that they are a worthwhile investment for summer grilling. The only downside to metal skewers is that they come off the grill very hot. If you are making these for kids, test them with your own fingers before handing them off. If you choose to use wood skewers, you will want to soak them first. This will prevent the wood from burning on the grill. Recommendations vary, but you want to soak them for at least 30 minutes.
What Goes with Steak Kabobs
I would recommend the following side dishes to compliment this:
Grilled Corn is our favorite recipe to serve with these kabobs. We already have the grill going, so they are perfect.Greek Pasta Salad is another great option to round out this dinner. It is full of flavor, easy to make, and is sure to leave people full and satisfied.Strawberry Spinach Salad is a wonderful summer salad recipe that compliments just about any dinner.Creamy Cucumber Salad whips up very quickly and will be loved by everyone.
If you make these steak kabobs or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know what you thought! The best part of making my recipes is hearing from you.
