Steak Kabobs

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These Steak Kabobs with veggies and Avocado Sauce are slightly spicy, but the cool flavor of the avocado sauce balances it out nicely. Perfect for summer grilling!

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  1. Best Vegetables to Add
  2. Ingredients in Steak Kabobs
  3. Frequently Asked Questions
  4. More Grilling Ideas
  5. How To Make Steak Kabobs with Avocado Sauce
  6. Steak Skewers with Avocado Sauce Recipe

I love these steak skewers with avocado sauce. They are slightly spicy, but the cool flavor of the avocado sauce balances it out nicely. Remember to let your bamboo/wooden skewers soak for at LEAST 30 minutes before threading the beef on.

Best Vegetables to Add

When it comes to grilling, there are plenty of veggies you can throw on the barbecue to really enhance the flavor of the meat. Peppers, whether red, yellow, orange, or green, add delightful color to the Steak Kabob. You can use all three if you like because each bell pepper has such unique flavor. Since a lot of grilling takes place in summer, don’t forget about those delicious summer squash and zucchini. Slice them into circles or elongated strips, either way they work well on a skewer stick. Onions, mushrooms, chunks of corn on the cob, pieces of asparagus, you can try pretty much anything on a Steak Kabob.

Ingredients in Steak Kabobs

For the Veggies:

  • Onion
  • Red bell pepper
  • Yellow summer squash
  • Zucchini
  • Mushrooms

For the Steak:

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Granulated garlic
  • Granulated onion
  • Dried oregano
  • Black pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • Red pepper flakes – optional
  • Jalapeño – crushed or diced, optional
  • Beef top sirloin steak

For the Avocado Sauce:

  • Avocado
  • English cucumber
  • Cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Kosher salt
  • Lime juice
  • Cumin

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should you marinate vegetables for kabobs?

Marinate for at least 4 hours. This will give them the best possible flavor.

How big do you cut steak for kabobs?

Bite-sized pieces are perfect! You want to be able to fit a whole piece in your mouth. That’s why kabobs are so fun!

How long does it take to cook steak kabobs?

Medium-rare steak kabobs take 10-12 minutes on the grill, but it is personal preference. Keep an eye on your steak and remember to turn often for even browning.

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More Grilling Ideas

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How To Make Steak Kabobs with Avocado Sauce

Steak Skewers with Avocado Sauce

5 from 3 votes
These Steak and Veggie Skewers with Avocado Sauce are slightly spicy, but the cool flavor of the avocado sauce balances it out nicely. Perfect for Summer grilling!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 57 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Ingredients

For the Veggies

  • 1 onion cut into large pieces
  • 1 red pepper cut into large pieces
  • 1 yellow summer squash cut into large pieces
  • 1 zucchini cut into large pieces
  • 8 mushrooms cut in half

For the Steak

Avocado Sauce

Instructions

For the Veggies

  • Combine all marinade ingredients and pour over cut veggies: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup onion minced, 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Combine all marinade ingredients and pour over cut veggies. Put in a Ziploc bag and seal bag tightly with the air pressed out of it as much as possible. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Thread vegetables on skewers and grill until veggies are hot, tender, and cooked through (to desired doneness).

For the Steak

  • In large bowl combine oil, granulated garlic and onion, oregano, pepper, and the ½ teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes (optional) and jalapeño (optional); set aside. Trim fat from meat. Cut meat in 1-inch pieces or cubes. Add meat to oil mixture; toss to coat evenly. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Thread meat on skewers, leaving ¼ inch between pieces. Grill 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare (145-degrees), turning to brown evenly. Serve steaks with avocado sauce and grilled veggie skewers.

Avocado Sauce

  • In a food processor combine avocado, cucumber, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, 1 tablespoon water, the 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin. Cover and process until nearly smooth, stopping to scrape sides as necessary. Transfer to serving bowl.

Notes

High in protein and fiber from the meat and vegetables, this meal is already wonderful, but if you want to improve on perfection, consider these…
Other Skewer-ing Ideas:
  • Red onion grills up sweet and delicious 
  • Cherry tomatoes char and will pop in your mouth, so fun
  • Green bell pepper, similar to red bell pepper, but a little more bitter
  • Pineapple is sweet and juicy
  • Asparagus is crunchy and grassy 
  • If you aren’t a fan of the beef kabobs, try chicken kabobs instead
Looking for side dishes to serve with your steak kabobs? This steak kabob recipe is the perfect dish to serve at a BBQ, and the dishes that go well with them would fit right in at the picnic. 
  • Try a big salad with everything but the kitchen sink in there! 
  • Cut up slices of watermelon or a fruit salad
  • Macaroni or potato salad
  • Bake up some picnic cake 
  • Want to switch up the sauces? Try these with out creamy blue cheese sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 773mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1170IUVitamin C: 26.6mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg

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  1. 5 stars
    My mouth is watering!! I am so excited for nice weather & grilling all the things!! These are so juicy & tasty!! I love that avocado sauce!

  2. The instructions are say add onion to the marinade, but it isn't on the ingredient list. Is is green onion? Thanks for the recipe!