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on May 17, 2015 (updated 1/5/24)

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Fire up your grill and enjoy these terrific Asian-inspired Teriyaki Beef Kabobs. The sweet and salty marinade pairs perfectly with beef, and makes the most irresistible kabobs.

As a bonus, these grilled Steak Kabobs provide the necessary protein that’s imperative for a healthy lifestyle. And the flavors are outrageously delicious! A must-make summer entree.

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1 Why You’ll Love Teriyaki Beef

2 Expert Tips

3 How to Make Beef Kabobs

4 What to Serve with a Beef Kabobs

5 Frequently Asked Questions

6 You May Also Like:

7 Beef Teriyaki Kabobs Recipe

Why You’ll Love Teriyaki Beef

If your family loves beef as much as mine does, this recipe is perfect for summer grilling.
The Asian flavors found in teriyaki sauce pair beautifully with beef.
Since the beef picks up the most flavor when marinated overnight, this is a perfect entree to make ahead of time.

It’s no secret that my family loves beef. They are carnivores through and through. Steaks are a given for birthday celebrations, a rib roast dons our Christmas table, and we grill burgers many weekends throughout the summer. I love marinating beef to shake it up a bit and these beef teriyaki kabobs are easy and impressive.

Expert Tips

A marinade is beneficial in two ways. First, the acids in the marinade mixture will tenderize your beef. But it also imparts a magnificent flavor. Through the process of osmosis, given enough time, the salty liquid will work its way into the meat.

PRO-Tip: Beef can be marinated overnight. More tender proteins like seafood will break down if immersed in a marinade overnight, but beef can definitely handle it. If you forget to start the process the night before, 6-8 hours will allow for delicious flavor development.
Select a tender cut of beef (sirloin, flat iron, NY strip, or tenderloin are good options)
I like using a gallon Ziploc bag to marinate. Seal tightly, then flip every couple of hours to make sure each piece of beef is well exposed to the marinade.
Mix the marinade in the bag. Insert it into a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup to stabilize it, then pour in the ingredients, seal, and agitate to mix, open, and add the cubed beef.
Watch your cooking time as over-cooking will make your beef less tender. We prefer our beef kabobs medium rare, but if you want them well done, that’s your prerogative.
PRO-Tip: A meat thermometer is the best way to gauge doneness.
PRO-Tip: The vegetables often take longer than the beef to cook. It’s a better idea to skewer the vegetables separately so they can stay on the grill a little longer. I did not do this because they make a prettier presentation interspersed among the meat. But I would do this if I was serving to company. I prefer mushrooms and zucchini fully cooked!
PRO-Tip: I like adding slices of onion next to the beef to add another element of flavor as they cook together.

How to Make Beef Kabobs

Mix up a marinade the night before, and pour most of it into a zip-top bag along with some cubed beef tenderloin to marinate. Reserve the leftover marinade for the vegetables.
The next day chop your favorite vegetables for grilling (should be about the size of your cubed meat) and drench them in the remaining marinade.
When dinner time rolls around, fire up the grill, skewer your shish kebabs and let the charcoal work its magic.
Check the internal temperature and pull them off the grill a few degrees less than your goal. This will prevent overcooking.
Let the meat rest on a platter under a sheet of foil to keep it warm. This helps the meat juices redistribute and the meat to come up to temperature.

Let me tell you, this was one delicious way to incorporate good-quality protein into my diet. Plus there’s the bonus of having both your meat and vegetables in one recipe!!

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What to Serve with a Beef Kabobs

Rice is a classic pairing
Twice Baked Potatoes
Simple Arugula Salad
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Sweet Corn Casserole
Lots of your Favorite Side Dishes will work well, too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Shish Kebabs?

Shish Kebabs or Shish Kebobs are skewered and grilled cubes of meat. The term shish is Turkish for Skewer and Kebab comes from the word for Grilling.

What Kind of Beef is Best for Kabobs?

Look for a tender cut of beef like tenderloin, sirloin, or strip steaks. Stay away from cuts of beef like stew meat that take long, slow cooking times to tenderize.

How Long Does Beef Need to Marinate?

Beef should be marinated for a minimum of 3 hours but longer is better. Most cuts of beef are sturdy enough to be marinated for up to 24 hours. I like making the marinade the night before and letting the flavors infuse overnight.

How Long Do You Grill Beef Kebabs?

The timing will vary depending on the size of your beef cubes and the temperature of your grill. Typically, it will take about 10 minutes. It’s best to use a meat thermometer and pull your beef off 10 degrees before it reaches the goal temperature to allow for carryover cooking time.

Beef Teriyaki Kabobs Recipe

Ingredients

For marinade:

½ cup soy sauce
1 cup sherry
½ cup honey
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
¼ cup sesame oil
½ cup sliced scallions
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

For kabobs:

3 lbs beef tenderloin, cut into cubes
fresh mushrooms
zucchini, sliced
2 red bell peppers, cut into large pieces
Large red onion, cut into wedges

Instructions

Combine all sauce ingredients in a gallon ziplock bag. Mix well. Remove about a cup of marinade to a second ziplock bag.
Marinate beef in the first ziplock for one hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
Do the same with the vegetables with the smaller amount of marinade.
Spear meat on skewers. Spear veggies on separate skewers. Grill to desired doneness.

Notes

Total time does not include marinating time.

Feel free to use the vegetables of your choice.

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40 Comments on “Teriyaki Beef Kabobs”

Sommer — May 18, 2019 @ 1:23 pm Reply

Can’t wait to make these again. The whole family loved them.
Suzy — May 18, 2019 @ 1:21 pm Reply

Love the teriyaki on these kebabs! Keeps them moist and tender
Tanya Schroeder — May 18, 2019 @ 6:30 am Reply

Everyone loved the flavor and they were so easy!
Katie — May 18, 2019 @ 1:01 am Reply

This is one of the best teriyaki recipes I’ve made in a long time! It will certainly be going on my list of things to make this summer on repeat!
Maureen — June 5, 2015 @ 8:55 pm Reply

I will be setting my grill now because this looks so yummy! It’s tasty and kabobs are always fun! This is making me hungry. 🙂

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Sandra — June 2, 2015 @ 8:29 am Reply

So happy to hear that you are back on track and found a delicious and healthy solution to keep you there. I’ve also been adding more protein to my daily meals and will add this dish to my stash and check out the 30 day challenge.
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen — May 23, 2015 @ 11:34 am Reply

These look absolutely delicious Liz!! I must make them ASAP!!
Kelly — May 21, 2015 @ 2:04 pm Reply

So glad the change in your diet is helping you feel better. These kabobs look positively amazing and full of flavor!
The Ninja Baker — May 20, 2015 @ 9:43 pm Reply

First of all, congratulations on conquering the energy issue. And applause, applause for not being pre-diabetic =) Last and not least, bravo for your Asian accented kabobs….I’m hankering to try some sherry with my soy sauce atop my white rice =)
Kayte — May 20, 2015 @ 11:12 am Reply

Yes, we all love steak here as well. Kabobs are always fun, these look delicious. I have to say, those are some serious looking skewers you have there! 🙂 Looks like a great recipe.
Jennifer Eloff — May 19, 2015 @ 8:51 pm Reply

Yum and double yum!!
Karli — May 18, 2015 @ 6:34 pm Reply

Thank you so much for sharing your story! It really is amazing what a small dietary change can do for us!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch — May 18, 2015 @ 5:59 pm Reply

As always Liz your picture is drool worthy and my tummys grumbling for these Beef Teriyaki Kabobs!
Thao @ In Good Flavor — May 18, 2015 @ 3:13 pm Reply

These kabobs are so appetizing! They are such a great summertime meal.
Rachel Cooks — May 18, 2015 @ 11:14 am Reply

Glad you’re okay! A good wake-up call is sometimes a blessing. 🙂 And if a change in diet brings you food like these awesome kabobs, I’m 100% on board!
Cynthia @ Whole Food | Real Families — May 18, 2015 @ 10:45 am Reply

Why is it kids think food on a kabob is so cool! They are all in cahoots this week after seeing your recipe. Looks like we will be grilling kabobs for dinner! LOL
Cindys Recipes and Writings — May 18, 2015 @ 7:42 am Reply

Your kabobs make a perfect complete meal!
Ramona — May 18, 2015 @ 6:33 am Reply

These kabobs would be a winner all around in my house! They look fantastic. 🙂
Marion@LifeTastesGood — May 17, 2015 @ 11:52 pm Reply

Looks great, Liz! Kabobs are so much fun and the grilled veggies are so yummy too!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips — May 17, 2015 @ 9:55 pm Reply

My hubby is the kabob-man in our house. I’m printing out this recipe for him to make for ME!
Alida — May 17, 2015 @ 8:41 pm Reply

This are perfect kabobs! So colorful and delicious!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction — May 17, 2015 @ 8:15 pm Reply

Lizzy,
Hope you’re feeling better. I’m a fan of beef and your kabobs would disappear quick in my house.
Annamaria
Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud — May 17, 2015 @ 5:47 pm Reply

Very interesting info on protein, thank you. Glad to hear all is well and you know I’m a ka-bob-aholic:@)
Gaila — May 17, 2015 @ 5:31 pm Reply

Oh Liz your teriyali kebabs seem to be a perfect dish for my family.. I will try them soon
John Schultz — May 17, 2015 @ 5:29 pm Reply

sounds great until I saw 3-4lbs. of beef tenderloin. That’s like $65 worth of beef!
- Liz Berg — May 17, 2015 @ 5:48 pm Reply
  
  Hi, John, Feel free to use another cut of beef like sirloin. Just make sure to marinate them overnight to really tenderize them! It’s one of our splurge meals 🙂
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious — May 17, 2015 @ 5:13 pm Reply

So glad ot hear about your good results from tweaking your diet!
Beth — May 17, 2015 @ 4:11 pm Reply

I’ve really tried to increase the proteins I eat for breakfast, and I think it makes a big difference. Sometimes a little tweak is all our diets need!
Mary Ellen — May 17, 2015 @ 1:00 pm Reply

Love all of the flavors in these kabobs!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom — May 17, 2015 @ 12:12 pm Reply

I love your beef kabobs! For some reason tasty meat on a stick is very, very popular at our house!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers — May 17, 2015 @ 11:55 am Reply

Yum Liz! Your beef kabobs look incredible! I love the marinade! Perfect for summer grilling.
Dedy@Dentist Chef — May 17, 2015 @ 11:18 am Reply

As a true carnivour, i adore kabobs all the way!!!!
Christie — May 17, 2015 @ 11:15 am Reply

Your kabobs look delectable. We have to try them for dinner very soon.
lisaiscooking — May 17, 2015 @ 10:15 am Reply

So glad you’re feeling better! I love teriyaki but haven’t made it for the longest time. Can’t wait to fire up the grill for kabobs!
Jasline (Foodie Baker) — May 17, 2015 @ 8:16 am Reply

I’m glad your lab results came out good! These beef teriyaki kabobs are great protein addition to every meal, looks so amazing and delicious!
Renee — May 17, 2015 @ 6:43 am Reply

Great kabobs and I love those skewers.
Medeja — May 17, 2015 @ 3:13 am Reply

They look delicious 🙂 even looking at them makes me hungry 😀
Angie@Angie's Recipes — May 17, 2015 @ 2:04 am Reply

Those beef cubes look so succulent and delicious!
Camilla @ Culinary Adventures — May 17, 2015 @ 1:46 am Reply

Liz, this looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing with #SundaySupper.
Mary Ellen — May 17, 2015 @ 1:21 am Reply

Looks great Liz! I love a good beef teriyaki kabob.