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These tasty low-carb Marinated Beef Kabobs are a recipe I used to make at Lake Powell, and these grilled beef kabobs are so delicious! This is a perfect recipe to make for a special occasion and also great to marinate all day and then grill the beef kabobs when you get home from work.

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Low-Carb Marinated Beef Kabobs shown on serving plate with decorative skewers and napkin

It’s Father’s Day weekend and for this week’s Friday Favorites post I’m reminding you about these tasty kabobs! In one of my previous lives (before food blogging!) I used to cater houseboat trips on Utah’s beautiful Lake Powell, and these Marinated Beef Kabobs were one of my favorite things to make on the houseboat.

And this marinade for the beef is absolutely delicious! The marinated beef kabobs have been a hit with everyone I’ve made them for, and I think any red meat lover would enjoy this for a tasty meal from the grill.

What ingredients do you need for this recipe?

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How did I make Marinated Beef Kabobs low-carb and gluten-free?

When I made this at Lake Powell I always used red wine in the marinade, but I’ve been making it with beef stock instead of wine for quite a few years now, which makes the recipe even lower in carbs. And if you use Gluten-Free Worcestershire Sauce (affiliate link) the grilled beef kabobs are gluten-free.

How low in carbs are the Marinated Beef Kabobs?

These tasty beef kabobs have only 4 net carbs per serving!

How to make Grilled Beef Kabobs without an outdoor grill:

If you live in a place where grilling season only lasts a few months a year or you don’t have an outdoor grill, you can definitely these marinated beef kabobs on a Stove-Top Grill Pan or a George Foreman Grill. (affiliate links)

Want more ideas for kabobs on the grill?

Check out 35 Amazing Recipes for Grilled Kabobs to see lots more skewers and kabobs recipes from around the web!

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How to make Marinated Beef Kabobs:

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  1. Trim the beef and cut into cubes about 2 inches square.
  2. Whisk together the beef stock (or red wine), balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, Onion Powder (affiliate link), Garlic Powder (affiliate link), steak seasoning, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaves to make the marinade. 
  3. Let the meat marinate at least 4-6 hours in the refrigerator, or longer is fine if you’re at work all day.
  4. Drain the meat into a colander placed in the sink, and let it come to room temperature while the grill heats to medium-high heat.
  5. Thread met on to skewers. Double skewers (affiliate link) are great for Kabobs if you don’t have blade skewers (affiliate link) like these gorgeous ones I got in Istanbul.
  6. When kabobs are nicely browned on one side, turn and cook until done to your liking, about 8-10 minutes for rare, 10-12 minutes for medium rare, or 12-15 minutes for medium.
  7. With kabobs it’s easy to take off one piece and cut into it to test for doneness or use a digital meat thermometer (affiliate link).

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Make it a low-carb Meal:

Marinated Beef Kabobs would taste great with something like Easy Grilled Vegetables, Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan, Tomato, Egg, and Olive Salad, Chopped Greek Salad with Peperoncini, or Grilled Mushrooms for a low-carb meal.

More Tasty Grilled Kabobs:

Low-Carb Marinated Beef Kabobs shown on serving plate with decorative skewers and napkin
Yield: 4 generous kabobs

Marinated Beef Kabobs

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

These marinated beef kabobs are absolutely delicious and they're perfect for a tasty low-carb meal from the grill.

Ingredients

 Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds lean beef, trimmed and cut into 2 inch cubes (see notes)

Marinade Ingredients:

  • 2 T beef stock
  • 2 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1 T Worcestershire sauce (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. steak seasoning (see notes)
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Trim most of the visible fat from the meat and cut into 2″ cubes.
  2. Stir together the beef stock (or red wine), balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, steak seasoning, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, and add bay leaves.
  3. Put meat cubes into the smallest Ziploc bag (or plastic container with a snap-tight lid) that will fit all the meat, then pour in the marinade.
  4. Marinate meat at least 4-6 hours in the refrigerator (or longer is fine if you’re gone all day.)
  5. When ready to cook, drain kabobs while you preheat grill to medium-high. (You can only hold your hand there for a few seconds at that heat.) Put meat tightly on skewers and let it come to room temperature while the grill heats.
  6. Grill kabobs to desired doneness, turning as soon as you get some nice grill marks on the first side.
  7. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the meat and how hot your grill is, but approximate times would be about 8-10 minutes for rare, 10-12 minutes for medium rare, or 12-15 minutes for medium.
  8. With kabobs it’s easy to take off one piece of meat and cut into it to see if it’s done to your liking, or use a digital meat thermometer to check the temperature.
  9. Let the kabobs rest about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cuts such as tri-tip, London broil, top sirloin, or top loin. I used tri-tip and trimmed a lot of fat.  If you marinate longer you could use tougher cuts of meat.

I would use either Szeged Steak Rub (affiliate link) or Sugar-Free Montreal Steak Seasoning.

Use Gluten-Free Worcestershire Sauce (affiliate link) for gluten-free.

This recipe created by Kalyn and cooked for years on houseboats at Utah’s Lake Powell. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 690Total Fat 41gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 24gCholesterol 202mgSodium 379mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 65g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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© Kalyn Denny
Category: Grilling
Marinated Beef Kabobs shown on serving plate with decorative skewers.

Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Marinated Beef Kabobs would be a perfect main dish for low-carb or Keto eating plans or for any phase of the original South Beach Diet. For the South Beach Diet, remember the guideline to use beef with less than 10% fat.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe for Marinated Beef kabobs was first posted in 2005, with no photos! It was last updated with more information in 2024. This is one of my favorite grilling recipes to make for a special occasion.

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