Steak Skewers with Avocado Sauce

Steak and veggie skewers with a side of sauce on a white plate.

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 Time15

Cook Time12

Marinating4 30

Total Time4 57

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Avocado Sauce, Steak Skewers

Servings:

Calories: 274kcal

Author: Erica Walker

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

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
2 tablespoons jalapeño crushed or diced (optional)
3 pounds beef top sirloin steak 1"-thick

Avocado Sauce

1 medium-ripe avocado seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup seedless English cucumber, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro lightly packed
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

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 1/2 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 1/4 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.

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