Grilled beef shish kebab with honey, ginger, and soy marinade
Who said kabobs are a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine? Well, they are, actually, but the marinade in this easy grilled kebab recipe instills a delicate Far Eastern taste that is enjoyed by everyone. My family loves this recipe. The beef turns out deliciously succulent - fantastic! Give this delicious 'meal on a stick' a try today.
Try this tip: Replace the mushrooms with pineapple cubes for extremely kid-friendly beef shish kebabs that kids and adults simply love.
Ready for barbecued beef shish kebabs with honey, ginger and soy marinade?
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS:
For the kebabs:
- 2-1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin
- 3 bell peppers, different colors
- 2 red onions
- 12 mushrooms, fresh
For the marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 inch stems fresh ginger, diced
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
Required grilling accessories:
- 16 bamboo or metal skewers
PREPARATION:
- Marinade: Mix the marinade ingredients in a non-reactive container or zip food storage bag. Combine all marinade ingredients
- Cut the sirloin into 1" cubed chunks and refrigerate in marinade for 4 - 8 hours, or overnight.
- Drain the meat, reserve 1 cup marinade
- Cut the bell peppers and red onions into 1" pieces
- Skewer the meat, mushrooms, onion and peppers in an alternating fashion.
- Grill over high heat for 8 - 10 minutes*, baste with marinade, turn and grill for an additional 8 - 10 minutes.
- Before removing, baste one more time, flip, wait about 5 seconds and remove from grill
- Serve immediately.
*Determine exact cooking time according to degree of heat and desired degree of grilling
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