Get ready to transform your ordinary grilling routine into a culinary adventure that will make your taste buds dance! These Grilled Pineapple Beef Kabobs are not just a meal, they're a perfect symphony of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors that will elevate your summer cookout from good to absolutely legendary. Imagine tender beef cubes, juicy pineapple chunks, and perfectly charred vegetables, all glazed with a tantalizing honey-soy marinade that will have your guests begging for the recipe.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- Skewers
Instructions
- Begin by soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and minced ginger to create the marinade.
- Cut beef sirloin into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Place beef cubes in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2-3 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
- Chop bell pepper and onion into similar-sized pieces as the beef and pineapple chunks.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 400-450°F.
- Thread marinated beef, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto skewers, leaving a small space between ingredients for even cooking.
- Oil grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- Grill kabobs for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating to ensure all sides are evenly charred and beef reaches desired doneness.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Optionally, brush with remaining marinade during last minute of grilling for extra flavor.
Tips
- Always soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Marinate your beef for a minimum of 1 hour, but 2-3 hours will develop even more incredible flavor depth.
- Cut all ingredients to uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and a professional-looking presentation.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F) for the perfect sear and caramelization.
- Leave small spaces between ingredients on the skewer to allow heat to circulate and cook evenly.
- Use tongs to carefully rotate kabobs, ensuring all sides get that beautiful, appetizing char.
- Let kabobs rest for 3-5 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and juicy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 286kcal
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg
