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    Low Carb Steak Kabobs

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: April 20, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    These Low Carb Steak Kabobs are juicy, tender and loaded with flavour. Easy to throw together and great for those summer BBQ gatherings when you want to prepare something different that doesn't take a lot of time.

    Keeping them low carb with a sugar free marinade and using fresh vegetables skewed together with tasty beef cubes. Everyone is going to love these low carb steak kabobs and they will be a hit at your next BBQ.

    steak kabobs on the grill
    JUICY STEAK KABOBS ON THE GRILL

    These kabobs were inspired by my Low Carb Korean BBQ Short Ribs recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing Panzanella Salad recipe.

    Jump To:
    • 🥘 Ingredient notes
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions
    • 🍴 More low carb recipes
    • 📋 Substitutions
    • 🍴 Variations
    • 🥣 Equipment
    • ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 Other recipes you may like
    • Low Carb Steak Kabobs
    • 🌡️ Food safety

    🥘 Ingredient notes

    These kabobs were marinated with soy sauce, worcestershire and balsamic vinegar with a few seasoning which made them tender and super tasty.

    • Strip Loin or Sirloin: These are some nice cuts of meat. I used striploin for this recipe as I find it more tender than a sirloin. However, sirloin would be more budget friendly.
    • Veggies: I used zucchini, bell peppers and red onions to skew on to these kabobs. Use what veggies you prefer as long as they are low carb and can cook within the same time.
    • Soy Sauce: lending to that salt and sweet umami flavour and also a litter bitterness (tamari or coconut aminos can be used as an alternative)
    • Worcestershire Sauce: a little sour and a little sweet giving it another umami flavour that is not like any other sauce.
    • Balsamic Vinegar: rich and a complex sweetness that explodes in the mouth with notes of prune, cherry and chocolate. This is a must for me.
    • Garlic Powder: add a slightly sweet yet a light pungent roasted garlic flavour.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions

    How to make the these Steak Kabobs

    STEP 1: Cut your steak into 1 inch cubes and place in a large sealable freezer or ziploc bag

    Placing beef cubes into a freezer bag
    PLACING BEEF CUBES INTO A FREEZER BAG

    STEP 2: Mix the marinade ingredients and add the remaining marinade ingredients into the bag, seal and smush around to allow beef and marinade to mingle. Store in fridge for 4-6 hours.

    adding the marinade ingredients into the freezer bag
    ADDING MARINADE INGREDIENTS INTO THE BAG

    STEP 3: Prepare your veggies by cutting them into 1 inch pieces. Remove meat from fridge after marinating time and begin threading onto skewers. I started with zucchini, beef cube, onion and bell pepper, alternating until I had 4 cubes per skewer.

    a beef kabob on a plate
    ONE COMPLETED SKEWER
    • STEP 4: Grill on the BBQ at medium/high heat, turning the skewers frequently for 10-12 minutes.
    Beef kabobs on the grill

    STEP 5: Once cooked remove from heat and serve immediately.

    Beef kabobs fully cooked on the grill

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    📋 Substitutions

    Make a vegetarian or gluten free option for those dinner guest who might have diet restrictions.

    • Beef - instead of beef, you can use hearty vegetables like cubed eggplant and mushrooms. Skip the worcestershire sauce if it's made with anchovies.
    • Soy Sauce - use a gluten free sauce like tamari or cocnut aminos to make it gluten free. Also, some worcestershire sauces are not gluten free, be sure to check your the ingredients.

    🍴 Variations

    Additional ways to make these skewers because I am all about mixing it up.

    • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes to the marinade to imbue heat into the dish, or diced chili peppers
    • Deluxe - use ribeye steak instead of striploin and make these kabobs even more tender and juicy
    • Kid friendly - baste the skewers with some ketchup or BBQ sauce in the last couple of minutes on the grill.

    See this Sweet and Spicy Pork Belly recipe on my website!

    🥣 Equipment

    I used stainless steel kabob skewers like these to make my low carb steak kabobs. I find them a lot easier to use than the wooden skewers. They are also very easy to clean.

    ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions

    Brush skewers with balsamic for extra flavouring while it's on the grill

    Use oven mitts to hold one end of the skewer and use a fork to push the meat and vegetables from the skewer onto a plate.

    Do not use a metal bowl to marinade the beef as the metal with give the food a funny flavour.

    Leftover cooked kabobs can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    What is the best steak to use for kabobs?

    Kabobs can use almost any kind of steak but you want to make sure that you use something that does not require a lot of marinating time and will turn out tender and not tough. Best options are striploin, sirloin or tenderloin.

    How do you grill kabobs without the vegetables falling through the grill?

    Make sure to cut the vegetables thick enough that they do not fall in between your grill grates.

    What is the difference between kabob and kebab?

    Kabob is US while Kebab is British a dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted on a skewer or spit.

    Is stew meat good for kabobs?

    No, stew meat is very tough and will not be a good option for kabobs.

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    steak kabobs on the grill

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    low carb steak kabobs on the grill

    Low Carb Steak Kabobs

    Oscar
    These Low Carb Steak Kabobs are juicy, tender and loaded with flavour. Easy to throw together and great for those summer BBQ gatherings when you want to prepare something different that doesn't take a lot of time.
    5 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time : 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time : 15 minutes mins
    Marinating Time : 4 hours hrs
    Total Time : 4 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
    Course : Main Course
    Cuisine : American
    Diet : Diabetic
    Servings : 5 peope
    Calories : 475

    Nutrition

    Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 40gFat: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs beef steak cut into 1 inch pieces (striploin, sirloin or tenderloin)
    • 2 bell peppers sliced into 1 inch pieces
    • 1 large zucchini sliced into coins
    • 1 large red onion sliced into 1 inch pieces

    Marinade

    • ¼ cup soy sauce (tamari or coconut aminos)
    • ¼ cup worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ tablespoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
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    Instructions
     

    • Cut steak into 1 inch cubes and place in a sealable waterproof freezer bag
    • Combine ingredients for marinade in a medium bowl and pour into bag of steak
    • Ensure bag is sealed completely and smush around the meat to incorporate well with the marinade.
    • Place marinated meat in the fridge for 4-6 hours
    • Once meat is marinated, thread onto skewers with vegetables. About 4 beef cubes per skewer.
    • Heat up the grill to medium/high heat (350 to 375°F)
    • Grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes, rotating frequently until desired doneness.
    • Serve immediately. Carefully in removing skewers from grill, use oven mitts or tongs to avoid burning hands.

    Notes

    9g net carbs per skewer depending on vegetables used.  For lower carbs replace bell peppers with more zucchini.
    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
     
    Notes:
    • Brush skewers with balsamic for extra flavouring while it's on the grill
    • Do not use a metal bowl to marinade the beef as the metal with give the food a funny flavour.
    • Leftover cooked kabobs can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days
     
     

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    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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    1. Mihaela

      July 24, 2021 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      My favourite at barbeques! I eat until I can't breathe anymore:)) Great tip to use a glass/ceramic bowl for marinade. I always do:)

      Reply
    2. Kayla DiMaggio

      July 23, 2021 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Kabobs are my favorite easy Summer dinner, these were so delicious!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        July 30, 2021 at 10:01 am

        Thank you, my favourite too.

        Reply
    3. Jeannie

      July 22, 2021 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      Will use this recipe for a friend's house warming event, they will love that it's low carb yet delicious!

      Reply
    4. Oscar Chimenti

      July 22, 2021 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      These steak kabobs came out so tender and juicy. Made them for a friends BBQ and everyone devoured them.

      Reply

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