Grilled Steak Skewers
Tender steak bites and fresh mushrooms are marinated in an ultra-flavorful yet easy to make marinade, skewered with onions and peppers, then grilled to juicy steakhouse-style perfection!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 656kcal
Ingredients
Balsamic soy marinade
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Steak skewers
- 1 1/2 lbs. steaks (sirloin or strip steaks are best) cut into 1 inch cubes
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms mushrooms larger than 1 inch should be cut in half
- 1 medium red onion peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
- minced fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Make the marinade
- In a small mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce, 2 Tbsp dijon mustard, 6 cloves garlic, 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar, 1 tsp dried parsley, 3/4 tsp black pepper, 3/4 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary.
- Whisk to combine. While whisking, pour in 1/3 cup olive oil, continuing to whisk until combined and smooth.
- Get 2 large re-sealable plastic bags (or shallow bowls). Add the steak to one bag, and the mushrooms to the other. Pour about half of the marinade into the steak bag, about half of the remaining marinade into the mushroom bag, and reserve the last bit of marinade for brushing onto the skewers later.
- Massage the marinade into the steak and mushrooms, then seal both bags and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
Assemble skewers
- If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for about 30 minutes before using them. If using metal skewers you can disregard that step.
- Assemble the skewers, alternating 1 1/2 lbs. steaks (sirloin or strip steaks are best), 8 oz cremini mushrooms, 1 medium red onion, and 1 medium green bell pepper in any pattern you prefer.
Grill
- Preheat grill to MED/MED HIGH heat. Lightly brush the grates with a bit of vegetable or avocado oil and place skewers onto the grates and grill for about 8-10 minutes for a medium doneness (about 140-145°F).
- Turn the skewers occasionally, so that all sides can get a bit of a char. As the skewers are cooking, brush them with a bit of the reserved marinade from earlier. Cook until the steak is done to your liking (using an internal thermometer is the best way to check for doneness).
Serve
- Remove skewers to a platter or plate and sprinkle with some minced fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm/hot.
Notes
- I've estimated this recipe will serve about 4, but the exact amount of servings, and the serving size, are up to you.
- Alternate cooking directions (for the oven) are located in the post above this recipe card, under the heading "variations of this recipe".
Nutrition
Calories: 656kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1782mg | Potassium: 1272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 6mg
