Sweet Garlic Beef Kabobs
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One thing I love about summer is grilling. I love the way food tastes on the grill, I love that I don’t have to heat up the kitchen, and I really like that my husband does the grilling so I can relax. One of our favorite things to grill or kabobs. It’s such an easy and healthy dinner entree. It’s also a great way to use leftover vegetables that I have in the refrigerator.
I’m always looking for new marinades to use on the kabobs. Whenever I’m in a hurry I simply use a pre-made marinade and throw everything in the refrigerator for a few hours. However, whenever I have time I like to experiment with different flavors. My newest marinade contains Musselman’s Apple Butter in it. I know what you are thinking, apple butter? I wasn’t sure about it as a marinade either. #AppleButterSpin
I mixed up the marinade with the apple butter, garlic, vinegar, tomato juice, and some seasonings. It smelled delicious. I mixed it with the beef and left it in the refrigerator for 3 hours. When I took it out I stacked the beef between slices of pineapple, yellow squash, mushrooms, and peppers.
When the kabobs came off the grill the smell was amazing. The marinade had made a thin, crisp layer on the beef. It tasted delicious! The flavors were slightly sweet with a pinch of cinnamon and a ton of garlic. I was surprised by how much both my husband and I enjoyed these kabobs.
Sweet Garlic Beef Kabobs
Sweet and tangy with a hint of apple, these Sweet Garlic Beef Kabobs with veggies are the perfect summer entree.
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. tomato juice
- 1/2 c. Musselman's apple butter
- 3 T. white vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 Tablespoons bourbon
- 2 lb. beef cubes
- 4 c. sliced vegetables (I used yellow squash, mushrooms, red peppers, and pineapple)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the vegetables and beef in a large container. Mix well.
- Add the beef and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat the grill to medium high heat. Alternate beef and vegetables on skewers until they are full.
- Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning several times, until the beef is completely cooked. Remove from heat and serve over rice.
Notes
Source: Musselman's Apple Butter
I love to grill ribs and pineapple!
I love grilling ribs, they’re my favorite! Thank you!
I love grilling vegetables (zucchini, peppers, eggplant) to chop into salads.
And tri-tip. Mmmmmmmm.
The hubby likes to grill steaks and asparagus.
I LOVE grilling steaks! Although I can’t wait to try out the Kabobs w/apple butter – the flavor combinations and what they’ll taste like intrigue me!
We love grilling chicken and ribs.
Asparagus!!!
Mmmm! They look amazing. if only I could smell them too!
That looks really good. I love apple butter. Grilling in the summer is the best. I also love food on the grill. I will try out this marinade and see how it tastes. I’m sure it’s fantastic.
I was surprised by how much we both enjoyed this marinade. My husband isn’t a sweet marinade fan but with the slight spiciness and the garlic, it was pretty delicious!
I love to grill chicken breasts.
Bacon wrapped apples and grilled plantains
steak is my favorite thing to grill
we like grilling hamburgers
These look and sound delicious, Heather!
I love to grill corn.