Fire up the grill and get out your kabob sticks because today we are making Easy Traeger Grilled Steak Kabobs! These have tender steak, fresh zucchini, and yellow squash, onions, and mushrooms. They get a quick grill and then topped with teriyaki sauce and toasted sesame seeds.
Traeger Grilled Beef Kabobs
Kabob’s on the grill are one of my favorite meals in the summertime. They’re quick and fun to make and so versatile. These Traeger Grilled Beef Kabobs are grilled at 400°-450° degrees, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, skewered with onion, zucchini and summer squash. Then drizzled with Teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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What kind of beef should I use for these kabobs?
Just like when you’re choosing a steak to put on the grill, when choosing beef for kabobs you would use the same methodology.
Higher priced cuts will be the most tender and juice. Filet Mignon would be the top of the line choice. Porterhouse and Ribeye being next on the list. These cuts are the most flavorful and tender and require no marinating.
However, you can use Top Sirloin, Flat Iron Steak or Strip steak. Just marinade your chunks of beef for anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour before skewering and grilling.
Whatever beef you choose, you will want to cook these to medium rare helping to ensure tenderness and allowing the vegetables to remain crisp/tender.
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Traeger Steak Kabobs shopping list
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- steak
- zucchini
- onion
- yellow squash
- salt and pepper
- teriyaki sauce
- toasted sesame seeds
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What kind of vegetables work best for shish kabob?
In this recipe, I used onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and summer squash sliced into nice thick rounds.
You can use any vegetable that can be securely skewered and won’t break down and fall off into the grill. Here is a list of the most popular options for kabobs.
Kabob Vegetable Options
- Bell peppers, any color
- Onion
- Cherry tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Summer squash
- Mushrooms
- Eggplant
- Brussel sprouts
- Corn on the cob, cut into small pieces
- Potatoes
Certain fruits are delicious on the grill and could be used for shish kabobs. Pineapple chunks, stone fruit, grapes or citrus with the skin on, all hold up well on the grill and add some sweetness to go with your savory ingredients.
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How to make Steak Kabobs on the pellet grill
This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
1
Preheat the grill
450° is ideal, but anywhere over 400° works! While you are at it, get those wooden skewers (if using) skewered!
2
Prep your meat
Prepare your beef by cutting into good-sized chunks, ¾ to 1 ½ inch pieces. If you are marinating, place beef in a container or zip lock baggie with your marinade and place in the refrigerator. Throw away your leftover marinade after removing your meat.
3
Prep your veg
Next, prepare your vegetables. Rinse or scrub in cold water, then drain. Chop your vegetables into the same size pieces as your meat, ¾ to 1 ½ inch chunks. Put into bowls. Cherry tomatoes cook the quickest, so skewer these separately so you can remove them from the grill first. Corn on the cob and raw potato chunks should be partially pre-cooked or skewered separately so you can give them a little extra time for cooking.
4
Get stabby
Once your ready to place your ingredients on your skewers, place all of your ingredients on a good-sized workspace and have a sheet pan ready to place your filled skewers. If you have willing participants, form an assembly line. This is the FUN part and makes the task go that much quicker.
Alternate your meat and vegetables onto each skewer, leaving ¼ inch of space between each piece. This allows for even heat distribution and even cooking.
5
Grill
Grill these for a few minutes on each side, until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness. See the temp chart below for more info. Remember that these small cubes are going to cook quickly!
Drizzle with teriyaki and sprinkle with sesame seeds and you’re ready to eat!
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What should I serve with these Beef Kabobs?
These kabobs are a meal in themselves, so if want to keep it really simple, serve them alone.
Otherwise, a really good jasmine or basmati rice would pair really well with this. A little Asian flair with the Teriyaki and Sesame seeds allows for some creativity when it comes to choosing sides.
If you are planning these for a large gathering, I would suggest serving a couple of different appetizers to get the party going such as my Coconut Shrimp, Eggs Rolls recipe, or Fried Wontons.
Serve these Grilled Beef Kabobs alongside the rice, perhaps a bowl of my Spicy Tonkotsu Miso Ramen and some various Asian sauces like Teriyaki and Soy and you have a meal everyone will enjoy.
If you want to serve a dessert, check out my Traeger Apple Crisp. It would be a perfect ending to this meal!
These Traeger Grilled Beef Kabobs are delicious and worth the little bit of preparation it takes to get them going. Your friends and family will thank you!
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Traeger Steak Kabobs
Easy grilled steak kabobs are skewered and cooked on the pellet grill and then drizzled with a spicy teriyaki and topped with crunchy sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds steak
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 large onion
- 2 small yellow squash
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the steak and vegetables into skewerable chunks.
- Preheat your grill to 400° (450° if your grill can get there) according to factory directions.
- Place the meat and vegetables on the skewers and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
- Place the skewers on the preheated grill, and cook for about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove carefully and serve over steamed rice.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 727Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 2011mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 64g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
Ed
Friday 25th of October 2024
Why are the ingredients not in the instructions
Nicole Johnson
Friday 25th of October 2024
The ingredients and instructions are both down in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Tom
Thursday 31st of March 2022
Just FYI the description and the recipe don't match on temp but they turned out great!
Description Section... "These Traeger Grilled Beef Kabobs are grilled at 450 degrees..."
Recipe... "Preheat your grill to 400° according to factory directions."
I know it's minor but at least you know I read the whole thing. :-)
-T
RFuller
Tuesday 4th of July 2023
@Nicole Johnson, it seems that as the internet expanded more and more people seem to think that it's all free if not posted by a well known company or service. Just like I tell everyone if you don't like the music or tv turn it off if you don't like gay marriage don't be in one and as far as this goes is no reason in the world you should not be compensated for your efforts which is worse paying for a service to find out it sucks or browsing few an ad or 3 I'll bet not one of them will wash your dishes or mow your lawn for free. Peace and Grease to you and thnx for some good tips
Nicole Johnson
Sunday 3rd of April 2022
Whoops! Good catch, Tom!
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Monday 30th of August 2021
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Sunday 23rd of June 2024
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Saturday 24th of June 2023
@Nicole Johnson, how about we’re sorry we have to pay the bills . Sounds like a little better customer service to me .
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Monday 30th of August 2021
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