Sugar Grilled Steak Kabobs with Asparagus
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
575 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Sugar Grilled Steak Kabobs with Asparagus
Description
Sugar Grilled Steak Kabobs with Asparagus pair marinated beef steak chunks with fresh asparagus spears and sweet yellow onion pieces threaded onto skewers. The beef is coated twice in a mixture of granulated sugar, seasoned salt, kosher salt, and black pepper, lending a lightly caramelized crust and seasoning during grilling. Olive oil helps keep ingredients moist and flavorful.
Grilling at high heat imparts char marks on the steak while preserving its juiciness, and cooks the asparagus and onion to tender-crisp doneness. Alternating pieces on skewers ensures a mix of textures and flavors in each bite. Preparation includes options for soaking wooden skewers and lightly blanching asparagus to prevent splitting.
These kabobs serve well as a main course alongside simple sides like rice or salad. They are excellent for outdoor cooking or gatherings. To maintain quality, the kabobs can be assembled ahead and refrigerated, then brought to room temperature before grilling.
For best results, grill grates should be well oiled to prevent sticking. Soaking wooden skewers prevents burning. Blanching asparagus before skewering can produce a more tender result, especially with thinner spears.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus medium to large in diameter, cut into 1¼" lengths, fresh Michigan, spears
- 1 sweet yellow onion cut into 1¼" pieces, such as Vidalia
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1½ pounds beef steak We like to use ribeye. New York strip, top sirloin, and chuck eye steak are also good, cut into 1¼" pieces
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt Lawry's brand
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, Morton brand
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, drizzle one tablespoon of the olive oil over the asparagus and onion pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold to evenly combine.
- In a medium bowl, drizzle remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the beef pieces. Fold to coat.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, Lawry's, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over the beef. Fold beef to coat. Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture over the beef and fold again.
- Add beef, onion, and asparagus pieces to skewers, alternating pieces. Place assembled kabobs on a large rimmed jelly roll pan for easy transport to the grill. These can be assembled a few hours prior to grilling - just cover and refrigerate, and remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling.
- Heat grill to high heat, about 500°F. Scrub the grates clean and then oil well (see Notes).
- Place kabobs on hot grill grates and cook for about 1½ minutes on first side, until you see good char marks. Using a tongs, flip kabobs over and cook for another 1½ minutes or so. This will give you medium-rare steak, although total cook time will depend on actual grill temperature and size of beef pieces.
- Remove kabobs to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 1-2 hours before assembling to prevent burning on the grill.
- To soften asparagus and reduce splitting, blanch spears in boiling water for 2 minutes, then shock in ice water before cutting for skewers.
- Prepare grill grates by oiling with a folded paper towel soaked in vegetable oil held with tongs to prevent kabobs from sticking.
- Assemble kabobs a few hours before grilling and keep refrigerated; remove from fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking for even grilling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1831mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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