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
- ⅓ c. tomato juice
- ½ c. Musselman's apple butter
- 3 T. white vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ 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
Deborah Gardner
I love to grill ribs and pineapple!
Deborah Gardner
I love grilling ribs, they're my favorite! Thank you!
Tina W
I love grilling vegetables (zucchini, peppers, eggplant) to chop into salads.
And tri-tip. Mmmmmmmm.
shana
The hubby likes to grill steaks and asparagus.
Mary Ellen Prevost
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!
Carmela
We love grilling chicken and ribs.
Sarah
Asparagus!!!
Katelyn F
Mmmm! They look amazing. if only I could smell them too!
Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas
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.
HezziD
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!
Kellie
I love to grill chicken breasts.
Blessie Nelson
Bacon wrapped apples and grilled plantains
Anthony
steak is my favorite thing to grill
latanya
we like grilling hamburgers
Tammy Northrup
These look and sound delicious, Heather!
jovona
I love to grill corn.