Carne Asada Steak Kabobs, NY strip marinated in the BEST marinade with lots of yummy veggies!
Carne Asada Steak Kabobs are your new summertime staple, get that grill ready! This post is sponsored by The Fresh Market, all opinions are my own.
You guys… when I say these are the best kabobs I have ever had… I mean it. THE BEST.
Sweet, juicy, with a hint of smoke from the grill, you will most definitely make these again and again. Summer is almost here and with the warmer temperatures, you have to try this kabob recipe!
Admittedly, Jeremy and I are trying to eat healthier (yes, again… I know the struggle is real, Y’all!). So, eating healthier in our house means lots of grilling out and lots of veggies.
You will start to see a trend around the blog of lots of grilled meals. Not only does it help to cut down on calories but seriously, it just tastes GOOD to grill!
We went to Jeremy’s Grandpa’s house this past weekend to visit and he lives literally 3 minutes away from The Fresh Market, so I had to pop in. I was running low on my favorite vanilla bean paste but on the way, I checked out the meat counter because they always have such good options.
I noticed their Prime meat section right away and was intrigued. Then, the NY strip started calling to me.
We love a good steak and the strips just had this beautiful marbling, I had to try them! I’m so glad I did because they made the BEST kabobs.
Now, yes I know what you are thinking. Why would I make NY strip into kabobs?!
Obviously, these make a wonderful steak with just salt, pepper and slap on the grill. But, being that we are on a “diet” I try to get the most flavor into every bite so we feel satisfied.
I also made extra grilled veggies with the kabobs, I always make my grilled asparagus when grilling out and I had extra corn on hand. They both went well with the kabobs.
You also have to have into account the quick cooking time of kabobs. The meat you use for them has to be tender for a quick grill time, making NY strip the perfect steak for them.
Tips for the best kabobs:
There is definitely an art to making the perfect kabobs. First, start off with a tender meat which we have already.
Next, the most important part is how you cut your meat and veggies. We need to make sure everything is as close to the same size as possible.
You have to make sure every piece is the same size because you want everything to be able to make contact with the grill grates. If a piece of steak or onion is too small, it will not hit the grill and it possibly will not cook all the way through AND the most important part, will not become caramelized.
So, I cut the steak into about 1 1/2 inch cubes. Then, I cut my peppers and onion into the same size.
I also made sure to get a smaller zucchini so the rounds wouldn’t be too big and pick up the whole kabob off the grill.
Next, the seasoning is very important too, not only for the meat but for the veggies as well. Make sure to brush everything with any remaining marinade right before hitting the grill so everything has a wonderful flavor.
Next, since everything is cut up small, they cook very fast which is great for weeknight meals. But, to ensure you get a very nice sear on everything you need to make sure your grill is VERY hot before placing the kabobs on it.
With these few tips, you will have delicious, caramelized kabobs every time!
I always love shopping at The Fresh Market not only because their selection is amazing with the freshest produce and exceptional meat and seafood but the staff always goes above and beyond. I have never had a bad experience at The Fresh Market.
Plus, each worker is extremely knowledgeable about their section and will help in any way they can. I asked about a chimichurri marinade they use on some of their steaks and the butcher walked me around the store right to the one they use, talk about service!
Along with their NY strip steaks, they now offer more USDA Prime beef. That means you get the juiciest, most tender and flavorful beef you can buy.
I can definitely back up that statement with these kabobs, WOW!
To find out more information about The Fresh Market’s USDA Prime beef, please click here!
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Carne Asada Steak Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound NY strip steak or other tender steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4 scallions thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 small limes fresh squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro rough chop
- 3 bell peppers* or sweet mini peppers
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 2 small zucchini
Instructions
- Cut the steak into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a gallon sized plastic bag, set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the oil, soy sauce, scallions, garlic, lime juice, cumin, sugar, and cilantro. Pour into bag with the steak, massage marinade into the meat. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour up to overnight.
- When you are ready to assemble the kabobs, cut the peppers and onions into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Slice the zucchini into 1/2 inch rounds. Skewer the veggies with the meat.
- Prepare the grill and make sure it is very hot before cooking. Right before placing the kabobs on the grill, brush any remaining marinade over the kabobs, especially on the veggies. Cook until your desired temperature turning occasionally to get grill marks on all sides. I pulled the kabobs off at an internal temperature of the steak at 135 degrees for medium-rare.
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'Til Next time!
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I moved away from The Fresh Market almost 7 years ago and I still miss it! These kabobs look delicious! They got me excited for grilling season!
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I love Fresh Market and I’m lucky because it’s only about 5 minutes from my house. We just recently bought their prime NY Strip that they had on sale if you bought a half side. They cut it into steaks for us, whatever size we wanted, and wrapped it up to freeze. Now I know what I’ll be using that strip steak for – these delicious kabobs! And I’m so with you on grilling. We find most of our meals are done on the grill and they come out delicious. And the bonus – it leaves me little to clean up. Win-win!