A plate with skewers of marinated beef, green and red bell peppers, and asparagus, arranged in a colorful and visually appealing pattern.

Grilled Italian Beef Skewers with Asparagus and Peppers

Name: Grilled Italian Beef Skewers with Asparagus and Peppers
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound beef sirloin cut into small cubes; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks; 1 green bell pepper cut into chunks; 1/2 pound asparagus trimmed; 8 skewers

Italian-inspired marinated beef served on skewers with grilled veggies.

Category BBQ

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · May 22, 2023

A little about this dish

In this recipe, we are bringing together the flavors of Italian cuisine with the American tradition of BBQ. We'll use seasonal vegetables like asparagus and bell peppers to accompany our marinated beef, creating a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect for serving 4 people at an outdoor gathering.

Ingredients (for 4)

Beef sirloin — 1 pound — cut into small cubes
Balsamic vinegar — 1 tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce — 1 tablespoon
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Dried basil — 1 teaspoon
Dried oregano — 1/2 teaspoon
Salt — 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon
Red bell pepper — 1 — cut into chunks
Green bell pepper — 1 — cut into chunks
Asparagus — 1/2 pound — trimmed
Skewers — 8

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥄🍴🌿

Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Step 2 — 🥩🛍️❄️

Place beef cubes in a large resealable bag and pour marinade over the top. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Step 3 — 🔥🌡️

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 4 — 🌭🌶️🥩

Thread beef, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and asparagus onto skewers, alternating as desired. Discard any leftover marinade.
Step 5 — 🍴🔥🌡️

Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until beef is cooked to your liking and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Step 6 — 🥘🍽️🌿

Serve skewers hot, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired.

A final fox tip

For a variation, try adding cherry tomatoes or onions to your skewers. You can also serve this dish with a side of grilled polenta or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.