Beef & Vegetable Kebabs
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Beef and vegetable kebabs thread marinated sirloin with sweet red and yellow peppers and zucchini, then grill or broil until charred. A fast, colorful skewer that leans on Italian dressing for an easy marinade.
YIELD
2 servingsPREP
8 minCOOK
10 minREADY
70 minBottled Italian dressing might be the most underrated marinade in the fridge. It already has oil, vinegar, and a load of herbs and garlic, so a quick soak does double duty here, tenderizing the sirloin and seasoning it without you measuring out a single thing.
Twenty minutes is enough to let the acid work, though longer is fine if you have the time. While it marinates, soak your wooden skewers in water so they don’t char and snap on the grill.
Threading is where you build both flavor and looks. Alternate cubes of beef with chunks of sweet red and yellow bell pepper and rounds of zucchini so the vegetables baste against the meat and everything cooks evenly. A hot grill or broiler gives you charred edges in well under 10 minutes. Just don’t wander off, since lean sirloin slides from juicy to tough quickly once it’s past medium.
Chef Tips
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes, or use metal ones, to keep them from burning.
- Cut the beef and vegetables into similar-size pieces so they finish cooking at the same time.
- Pull the kebabs at medium for the juiciest sirloin; lean cuts dry out fast when overcooked.
Variations
- Add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or red onion wedges to the skewers.
- Use a teriyaki or chimichurri marinade in place of the Italian dressing.
- Serve over rice or with a yogurt-herb sauce for a fuller plate.
Ingredients
Directions
Cut the meat into 4 equal portions.
Put the meat in a small bowl and pour Italian dressing over the top.
Put in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to marinate, turning as needed.
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or a broiler.
Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray.
Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.
Thread 1 cube of meat, 1 yellow pepper slices, 1 cube of meat, 1 red pepper slice, 1 cube of meat, and 1 zucchini round or onion wedges onto each skewer.
Place the kebabs on the grill rack or broiler pan.
Grill or broil the kebabs for about 5 to 10 minutes, turning as needed.
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