There’s no denying that cooking on the grill is just plain ol’ fun. A combination of being outdoors and playing with fire is a guaranteed good time. Eating grilled food should be fun, too, and fewer foods are a more joyful eat than kebabs.
Sure, you can just throw meat and veggies on a skewer, char them on the grill and call it a day, but the best kebabs will have a marinade or rub on them. These smoky beef and mushroom kebabs are absolutely smothered in a savory, satisfying spice blend of sweet and smoked paprika, cayenne and garlic. When combined, these pantry staple spices create a smoky, spicy flavor that you’ll want to put on absolutely everything from pork chops to grilled chicken.
But here, of course, it stars on beef. The first step in this recipe is to cut your steak into cubes, make the smoky dry rub and coat the meat in it. Allow the rub to marinate the meat for at least one hour, but you can leave it in the fridge for up to two days. A rub is one of the best ways to make affordable cuts of steak tender.
If using wooden skewers, take this time to soak them in water. Not doing so for at least 30 minutes is a rookie grilling mistake and can cause the skewers to catch fire.
After seasoning the meat and soaking your skewers, it’s time to assemble. Add the beef to the skewers and alternate the pieces of meat with mushrooms. Then, fire up the grill and place the skewers directly over the heat source. Cook for five minutes on each side and serve over a salad, with rice or alongside any of these grilled sides perfect for steak.
Smoky Beef and Mushroom KebabsIngredients:
