Citrus Beef Skewers with Grapefruit Marinade
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Tender chunks of beef sirloin, marinated in a garlicky grapefruit marinade, grilled to perfection. Try it tonight!
You’ll love how tender and juicy this marinated steak kebab is. With chunks of pepper, onions, and tomatoes, and a side of asparagus spears, you have yourself a fine meal! Low carb, too, if you’re interested in keeping the carbs down.
This recipe is from Fabio. No…not that one. This one! You’ll know him if you are a fan of the show Top Chef. He has a fun accent and definitely knows his way around the kitchen. I adapted his recipe quite a bit though.
Who doesn’t love to grill during the summer? Even if you don’t have a place to grill, pick up a grill pan and take it inside. You still get all the great flavors of the grill.
We have a grill but….right now it needs a new tank of propane. So today I grilled these skewers inside! I just have a small grill pan, but it doesn’t matter. I did the skewers in batches, and let the first batch rest, tented under foil, while the second batch cooked.
About this recipe
This recipe is from Fabio. No…not that one. This one! You’ll know him if you are a fan of the show Top Chef. He has a fun accent and definitely knows his way around the kitchen. I adapted his recipe quite a bit though.
What you’ll need
- Sirloin Steak: Actually this recipe works for pork or chicken, too. Boneless is best because it’s easier to cut into cubes.
- Olive Oil, White Wine, Grapefruit Juice, Garlic and Thyme: For an absolutely great marinade. I could drink this stuff.
- Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, and Bell Pepper: to add to the skewers.
How to make beef skewers
First off, combine the marinade ingredients and add half of the marinade to the beef. Put it all in a ziptop bag or a shallow dish and refrigerate for about three hours.
When it’s getting close to grilling time, soak your skewers if they’re wooden. You don’t want them to start on fire. Thirty minutes or so should do it.
Thread the skewers with the marinated sirloin cubes, and the vegetables. I like to alternate them for good visual contrast.
Grill the kebabs, brushing them with the reserved marinade. Don’t they smell good?
Make ahead tips
- Marinate the beef.
- Prepare the veggies and refrigerate.
- Soak the skewers.
More grilled kebabs
Get your grill fired up for these beautiful skewers! Try:
- Chicken Kofta Recipe on Kebabs
- Shish Tawook — Lebanese Marinated Chicken
- Grilled Pork Kabobs with Apples
- Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple
- Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Kabobs with Swiss Cheese Dip
- Chai French Toast Skewers
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 grapefruit (about ½ cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, cubed
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 oz. cherry or grape tomatoes
Instructions
- For marinade, combine olive oil, wine, garlic, grapefruit juice, and chopped fresh thyme in small bowl. Pour ½ cup marinade over beef in large shallow baking dish or plastic bag; turn to coat. Cover, or close bag and marinate in refrigerator about 3 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade.
- Remove beef from marinade, discarding marinade. Alternately thread beef, onions, peppers and tomatoes on skewers*. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper.
- Grill, turning once and brushing frequently with reserved marinade, 10 minutes or until desired doneness.
- *If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes prior to use.
Notes
- If preferred, thread vegetables on skewers separately from beef to ensure that they get done.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
cindy says
I would love to finish off the wine, but only if you make me some of those luscious skewers to go with it. Cookistry sent me and Fabio.
Christopher Sorel says
okay grapefruit with beef. Sounds strange but need to give it a try
The Food Hunter says
I’m drooling over these skewers
diabeticFoodie says
I kept looking for the grapefruit on the skewer! Grapefruit juice in the marinade sounds wonderful.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
The grapefruit was a surprise ingredient for me in this recipe but it sounds amazing.
Baking Serendipity says
I love grilling in the summer…especially skewers! I never would have thought to have paired the grapefruit here, but I love it!
Bonnie K says
Thank you for all the olive oil factual information. The skewers looks good.
Julie @ Table for Two says
wow, what a gorgeous presentation..really brings out the rich, vibrant colors of the veggies and those beef skewers are something i’d love to sink my teeth into! the grapefruit is a fun addition! wish i could have it though :(
Jeffrey says
Your plate looks really fresh, I love the Asparagus. I planted some in my garden a couple of years ago and it still wasn’t thick enough this year to harvest, an absolute bummer.
Shawnie says
I never think to pair grapefruit as the citrus with meat… GREAT flavor combo.
deb h. says
HUM..I think I’ll have to try these right now!….was trying to think of what to take for a freind’s 4th party….now I know! thanks
Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama says
Love, love, love your first photo! And I don’t even eat meat :)
Cassie says
I love Bertoli oils! And these are so perfect for summer. We grill a lot of skewers in the summer, and I love the different flavors you chose!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
And I just bought skewers! Perfect timing :)
Deborah says
Those are gorgeous – and I love the added citrus!