Garlic Butter Steak Kabobs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Steak Kabobs
Description
This recipe starts by trimming excess fat from sirloin or ribeye steak and cutting it into one-inch cubes, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. A garlic butter marinade is prepared by gently warming olive oil and minced garlic, melting in butter, then adding fresh lemon juice and tomato paste for a blend of richness, brightness, and umami. The beef cubes are tossed quickly in this mixture and left to marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate.
Wooden skewers soaked in water prevent burning and are threaded alternately with beef and red onion chunks. Grilling over medium-high heat forms caramelized grill marks while cooking the steak to the desired doneness, with recommended internal temperatures noted for rare through medium well. After resting, the kabobs are finished with a drizzle of reserved garlic butter mixture and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, adding buttery moisture and herbal freshness.
These kabobs highlight the contrast between hearty, slightly charred steak cubes and the sweetness of grilled onions, complemented by the citrus and garlic infused butter. They serve well as a main course for grilled meals and can be paired with sides according to preference.
Adjusting cooking time based on preferred doneness and resting before serving ensures juiciness. Different cuts of steak can be used, but ribeye or sirloin provide a balance of flavor and tenderness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak or ribeye
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 red onion cut into 1" pieces
- 1 tablespoon parsley more for garnish, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Trim any large fat cap off of the steaks and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt & pepper.
- Place olive oil and garlic in the microwave for 20 seconds, add butter and heat for another 20 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir in lemon juice.
- Place 4 tablespoons of the butter mixture in a small bowl (reserve the rest for serving) and stir in the tomato paste.
- Add to the beef and toss quickly. Marinate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. If using wood skewers, soak them in water at least 30 minutes while the beef is marinating.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Thread the beef and onion onto skewers and discard the marinade. Grill about 9-12 minutes turning beef occasionally or until beef reaches 125-130°F or to desired doneness.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with reserved garlic butter mixture and parsley and serve.
Notes
- Reserved garlic butter mixture can be drizzled over steak kabobs or served on the side for dipping.
- Use steak cuts you prefer; sirloin and ribeye balance flavor and tenderness well.
- Cook steaks to your desired doneness; internal temperatures provided help guide timing.
- Remove kabobs from grill when a few degrees below target temperature as residual heat will continue cooking during resting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 374IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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