Marinated Beef Kabobs
Recipe video above. Using a marinade infuses the beef with flavour as well as tenderising so you'll have juicy steak pieces even if you opt for a more economical cut of beef. Use the reserved marinade to baste the kabobs as they cook for extra flavour! Buy the beef in a block so you can cut them into large cubes. Makes 8 skewers.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 750g / 1.5 lb beef tri-tip (, sirloin steak tips or other steak cut, (Note 1))
- 3 capsicum / bell peppers ((red, yellow green))
- 1 large red onion
- 16 small mushrooms (, 3.25cm / 1.3" wide)
- 1 tsp minced garlic ((2 large garlic clove))
- 1 tsp onion powder ((or sub with garlic powder))
- 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce ((Note 2))
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil ((or other neutral flavoured oil))
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 16 flat metal skewers (, 25 - 30cm / 10 - 12" (Note 3))
- Olive oil (, for drizzling and cooking)
- Finely chopped parsley (, garnish (optional))
Instructions
- 1
Cut the beef into 3.25cm / 1.3" wide cubes.
- 2
Mix Marinade in a bowl. Add beef. Marinate for 1 - 24 hours, minimum 20 minutes.
- 3
Cut capsicum and onion into 3.25cm / 1.3" wide squares.
- 4
Thread beef (reserve Marinade), vegetables and mushrooms on each skewer. I use 2 pieces of vegetables between each piece of beef. Thread loosely - don't smush together tightly (helps even cooking).
- 5
Brush kebabs lightly with Reserved Marinade (including vegetables), then drizzle with olive oil.
- 6
Heat BBQ or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil, then when smoking, cook kebabs in batches for 2 minutes on each side until slightly charred (4 sides = 8 minutes in total), basting with Reserved Marinade as you go.
- 7
Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired. See note for pictured Pink Dipping Sauce.