Simple Garlic Beef Kabobs

Another KISS recipe. I wanted to do some kabobs but my search for a recipe was at best frustrating. Most have 10 plus ingredients listed and involved overnight timing. What is wrong with these people? So after reading 15 plus recipes, I modified my Applebee's Bourbon Street Sirloin recipe. 

My desires:
1) KISS with only a few ingredients. I used four.
2) Quick. I marinaded for 2 hours but I think anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours would be fine.
3) Great taste and tender. Yep it was.

Rating:

Notes: I didn't use any salt and pepper. Why? I felt there was some sodium in the Worcestershire and soy sauces. The pepper I though could be added later. It didn't need it. It was busting with flavor. The Accent functions both as a flavor enhancer and tenderizer. It is MSG so if you're sensitive or don't want to use it, just eliminate it.
There was enough for 3-4 servings but we ate it all. 
Chicken kabobs coming soon.

Printable Recipe

Tools: some sort of skewers and a clean gas grill

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs of top sirloin or other good beef without a lot of fat
Optional fruit and vegetables for the kabobs (I used 2 green peppers, 1 red onion and 1/2 fresh pineapple)
Marinade:
2 T Worcestershire sauce
2 T Soy sauce
2 T water
1 t garlic powder
1 t Accent

Instructions:

1) Trim beef of any fat and cut into about 1 inch cubes

2) Mix marinade and then pour over meat and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed. 30 minutes to 4 hours.
3) If using wooden skewers, pre-soak in water for 30 minutes.

4) Prepare any desired fruit and vegetables. Cut into chunks about 1 inch.
5) Preheat grill on high. Clean and oil.

6) Prepare kabobs by alternating ingredients.
7) Grill over high direct heat until mild charring on fruits and vegetables. About 15 minutes.

Simple Garlic Beef Kabobs

by DrDan at 101 Cooking For Two September 12, 2010

Another KISS recipe. I wanted to do some kabobs but my search for a recipe was at best frustrating. Most have 10 plus ingredients listed and involved overnight timing. What is wrong with these people? So after reading 15 plus recipes, I modified my Applebee's Bourbon Street Sirloin recipe. My desires: 1) KISS with only a few ingredients. I used four. 2) Quick. I marinaded for 2 hours but I think anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours would be fine. 3) Great taste and tender. Yep it was.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs top sirloin or other good beef without a lot of fat Optional fruit and vegetables for the kabobs (I used 2 green peppers, 1 red onion and 1/2 fresh pineapple) Marinade:2 T Worcestershire sauce2 T Soy sauce2 T water 1 t garlic powder1 t Accent

Instructions

1) Trim beef of any fat and cut into about 1 inch cubes2) Mix marinade and then pour over meat and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed. 30 minutes to 4 hours.3) If using wooden skewers, pre-soak in water for 30 minutes.4) Prepare any desired fruit and vegetables. Cut into chunks about 1 inch.5) Preheat grill on high. Clean and oil.6) Prepare kabobs by alternating ingredients.7) Grill over high direct heat until mild charring on fruits and vegetables. About 15 minutes.

Details

Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Yield: 4 servings

Updated

April 23, 2011