

If using veggies in your skewers, cut them into a similar size pieces as the meat, to encourage even cooking.Thread pretty loosely so heat can get in between – this helps cook the steak tips more evenly. Don’t smush everything together tightly.Just make sure you soak wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour before using them. Metal skewers conduct heat, so I only use them for chicken and vegetables. Use wooden skewers to be sure the beef stays a bit rare in the middle.Cutting the pieces in uniform sizes is the key to a great beef shish kabob! It ensures all pieces are perfectly cooked, and you don’t end up with some well done and some rare on the same skewer.The Secret to Shish Kabob Threading Just kidding – there is no secret at all! I just like to follow these tips for perfect steak shish kabobs: Using a higher quality cut of beef, won’t need as much time marinading. Letting them marinade is what turns a less expensive steak into an impressive dinner. I like to marinade the beef for at least 4 hours, in the fridge before threading and cooking. The flavor in the marinade is really what makes these beef kabobs extra special! It’s simple to make, so don’t skip it. But for best flavor, I mix the meat in a mixture of spices: allspice, cinnamon and black pepper and cover them in olive oil. I went for a Middle Eastern steak shish kabob marinade that relies on extra virgin olive oil for tenderizing the beef chucks. Just keep in mind they’ll go quick so you may want to do a double batch. It is the perfect recipe for summer grilling when you need an easy meal that doesn’t heat up your kitchen. But, If you don’t want to fire up you’re grill, why not try to my Air Fryer Steak Tips recipe! You’ll love these Lebanese Shish Kabobs for entertaining and cook-outs. With a simple marinade these steak kabobs are tender and juicy. Use sirloin for a beefy and affordable cut, or your favorite cut of beef. Summer is here, which means one thing! I now make everything I can on the grill! I love a good Kafta Kabob or Salmon Kabobs, but there’s something special about a flavorful grilled steak skewer. The Lebanese beef kabob marinade helps make them tender, juicy and delectable. This Steak Shish Kabob recipe is flavorful and easy to customize. Paint the kabobs with more of the marinade as they cook. Don’t discard the marinade so fast, use it to paint the kabobs as they’re cooking for more flavor.Keep some space between the meat pieces on the skewer, this will help them cook more evenly.

Use double skewers if you need more control to help you turn the kabobs over the grill.If you’re new to cooking beef kebabs, bamboo/wooden skewers will give you more control here, just make sure you soak wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour before using them. Use bamboo skewers to avoid over-cooking. I used metal skewers in this post but have found that because metal transfers heat well, it can tend to overcook the meat.There are so many ways to season beef kebabs, and no surprise here, I went for a Mediterranean-style marinade that relies on extra virgin olive oil and citrus from lemon juice and red wine. While it’s a flavorful cut of meat, it can be way too tough and chewy for kabobs. Chuck Steak- I avoid this cut of meat when it comes to kabobs.If you allow it a few more hours in the marinade (refrigerated), you will have better results. Sirloin- In particular sirloin tip. This is less expensive and is a good option because of its big beefy flavor.The downside though is that it’s fairly expensive (I do use this cut in this kebob recipe, and I try to get it on sale whenever I can). But, it is not as robust in flavor as other cuts of meat, that’s why I still like to marinate it for a couple of hours in the fridge. Fillet mingon (or beef tenderloin)– this is the best cut for beef shish kabobs, it’s a tender and leaner steak and will not require too much work.There are some choices out there, here is what I’ve learned: You want something tender and also flavorful. Steak kabobs can be especially tricky because you need to select the right cut of meat. What is best the best steak for shish kabob?.Just kidding – there is no secret at all! I just like to follow these tips for perfect steak shish kabobs:.You’ll love these Lebanese Shish Kabobs for entertaining and cook-outs.
