Mini Marinated Beef Skewers Recipes

MARINATED GREEK BEEF SOUVLAKI SKEWERS (BEEF KABOBS) RECIPE

Steps:

• To prepare this Greek beef souvlaki recipe, cut the beef into equal sized (3 cm/1 inch) cubes and set aside.
• Prepare the marinade for the beef kabobs. In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the marinade and the meat and blend to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let them marinade for at least 1 hour in the fridge. Preferably leave them to marinade overnight so they soak up even more all those wonderful flavours.
• When you are ready to cook the kabobs, prepare the vegetables. Cut the peppers and onion into 3-3.5 cm equal wide squares. Place them in a bowl, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and ground pepper.
• For this Beef souvlaki recipe, you will need about 9-10 wooden skewers, depending on how big you want them to be. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water to prevent them from burning. And make sure to cut the tip so it fits your grill pan!
• comfortably, on the skewers. Use 1 piece of pepper and 1 piece of onion between each piece of meat.
• and drizzle with olive oil.
• over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and cook the kabobs in batches for about 8 minutes. 2 minutes on each side until nicely coloured and cooked through. (Baste with olive oil as you go.)
• Place the beef skewers on a plate, cover with foil and let them rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.

MINI-MARINATED BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut steak crosswise into 1/8" slices. Place in large plastic bag. Combine soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil and garlic in cup; pour over steak. Seal bag; turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Soak 18 6" wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
• Drain steak; discard marinade. Weave steak accordion-fashion onto skewers. Place on rack of broiler pan.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 4 minutes. Turn skewers over; broil 4 minutes or until beef is barely pink in center.
• Place a cherry tomato on one end of each skewer. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MARINATED BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the beef into 3.25cm / 1.3" wide cubes.
• Mix Marinade in a bowl. Add beef. Marinate for 1 - 24 hours, minimum 20 minutes.
• Cut capsicum and onion into 3.25cm / 1.3" wide squares.
• Thread beef (reserve Marinade), vegetables and mushrooms on each skewer. I use 2 pieces of vegetables between each piece of beef. Thread loosely - don't smush together tightly (helps even cooking).
• Brush kebabs lightly with Reserved Marinade (including vegetables), then drizzle with olive oil.
• Heat BBQ or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil, then when smoking, cook kebabs in batches for 2 minutes on each side until slightly charred (4 sides = 8 minutes in total), basting with Reserved Marinade as you go.
• Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired. See note for pictured Pink Dipping Sauce.

MARINATED BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS WITH MUSTARD HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• For the tenderloin skewers: Cube the meat into 2-inch pieces and skewer with rosemary sprigs. Place in a shallow dish and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk to combine the olive oil, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic and lime juice. Pour the marinade over the meat, making sure to coat all the pieces. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes.
• For the mustard horseradish cream: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir to combine the sour cream, horseradish, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Heat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers until cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve with the mustard horseradish cream.

BIG BAD BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• For the skewers: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Cut off the ends of the zucchini, then trim off the sides lengthwise, creating 4 flat sides. Cut crosswise to create 1 1/2-inch cubes.
• Using six 14-inch metal skewers, skewer the beef, zucchini, tomatoes and onions, distributing the ingredients evenly among the skewers.
• For the spice mix: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon pepper, fennel seeds and thyme. Drizzle the skewers with the vegetable oil and season with the spice mixture. Grill the skewers until well-marked on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Allow to rest while making the salad.
• For the blue cheese sauce: In a mason jar, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, milk, blue cheese and some hot sauce, salt and pepper. Put on the lid and shake until evenly combined.
• For serving: Mix together the olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl.
• Add the salad greens to a serving platter and drizzle with the lemon dressing. Place the skewers over the salad greens and drizzle with the blue cheese sauce. Garnish with the parsley and blue cheese.

MARINATED BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Pour dressing over meat in shallow dish; stir to evenly coat meat. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
• Heat broiler. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Thread meat evenly onto 12 (6-inch) wooden skewers. Place on rack of broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Broil, 4 inches from heat, 7 to 8 min. or until done, turning after 4 min.
• Blend remaining ingredients in blender on high speed 3 min. Serve with meat skewers.

SUCCULENT BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients; add beef and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread beef onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Lightly oil the grill rack., Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), turning occasionally.

SWEET TERIYAKI BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together in a large bowl; drop beef slices into the mixture and stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
• Marinate beef in refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Remove beef from the marinade, shaking to remove any excess liquid. Discard marinade.
• Thread beef slices in a zig-zag onto the skewers.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook skewers on preheated grill until the beef is cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

MINI MARINATED BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• 1. Cut beef crosswise into 1/8 inch slices. Place in large ziploc. Combine sherry,soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic in small bowl. pour over steak. Seal bag turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Soak 18 wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
• 2. Preheat broiler or grill. Drain beef; discard marinade. Weave beef accordion style onto skewers. Add vegetables then, Place on grill or broiler pan. Broil 4-5 minutes or until beef is barely pink in center. Can serve with rice or salad.

ASIAN BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
• Cut flank steak across grain on a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour hoisin sauce mixture over slices, and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread steak on skewers.
• Oil the grill grate. Grill skewers 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.