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Asian Beef Kabobs Recipe

These Asian Beef Kabobs are chock full of grilled veggies and juicy steak flavored with a delicious sesame, ginger and garlic kabob marinade.  They make an easy, delightful addition to any backyard barbecue feast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 758kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Asian Beef Kabob Marinade

  • 3 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 4 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon Ginger Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 4 whole Green Onions sliced thin
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Beef Kabobs

  • 2 lbs Steak cut into 1 ¼" chunks
  • 2 large Red Peppers sliced into 1 ¼" pieces
  • 2 cups Pineapple cut into 1 ¼" chunks
  • 1 large Red onion sliced into 1 ¼" pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter melted
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt

Instructions

Prep the Skewers

  • If you're using wooden skewers, be sure and soak them for about 20 minutes before you add the meat and vegetables. I like to add about 1" of water to a baking dish and add the wooken skewers. You can place a heavy bowl on the skewers if they are floating.

Marinating

  • To make the Asian Beef Marinade, combine the avocado oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sliced green onions and red pepper flakes in a freezer bag.
  • Cut the steak into 1 ¼" pieces, making sure they are as even as possible so that they will cook evenly. Add the beef to the freezer bag with the marinade and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge, or up to 24 hours. If you are using wooden skewers, now is a good time to soak your skewers in water for at least 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, cut the veggies and pineapple into 1 ¼" pieces. Brush the veggies with melted butter and season with salt, pepper and garlic salt.

Grilling

  • Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  • Remove the meat from the marinade, and add the meat to the soaked kabob skewers, alternating with the veggies and pineapples. (Note: use an onion on the ends of the kabobs to hold everything together well)
  • Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, searing the meat and cooking to the desired doneness. 
  • Once the meat has cooked, remove the kabobs from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Cooking Methods

  1. Grilling: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the beef kabobs for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the meat is cooked to your desired doneness.
  2. Broiling: Place the skewers on a broiler pan and broil in the oven, turning halfway through cooking for even browning.
  3. Baking: Preheat the oven, place the kabobs on a baking sheet, and bake until the beef is tender and vegetables are caramelized, ensuring to turn them halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 2422mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2912IU | Vitamin C: 148mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 5mg