How to Make Beef Shish Kebabs for Freezer Cooking - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef shish kebabs are a classic dish that is beloved by many for its delicious combination of juicy beef, tender vegetables, and flavorful marinade. It’s a favorite for summertime grilling, but this recipe takes it a step further, making it an ideal candidate for freezer cooking. With just a little bit of prep work, you can have a freezer stocked full of ready-to-cook beef shish kebabs that are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons steak sauce (such as A1®)
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 12 bamboo skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 skewers

  • Place the zucchini, bell pepper, and pineapple in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Divide the mixture into freezer bags. Whisk the ketchup, salt, steak sauce, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water together in the same bowl until smooth. Add the beef cubes, and toss until evenly coated. Divide the beef into freezer bags. Seal, and freeze the bags.
  • To cook: take as many bags as you need from the freezer, and thaw in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 8 hours. Soak the skewers in warm water at least 30 minutes, or place into water when you begin thawing the meat and vegetable packets.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Make the skewers by alternating beef, vegetables, and pineapple on the skewers. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 10 minutes total for medium-rare.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 787mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 575mg