If you’re looking for an easy, mouth-watering recipe, these Citrus-Horseradish Beef Skewers will do the trick! The secret is using a marinade made of mustard, yogurt, citrus, horseradish, and more. And the best part is that these skewers are grilled hot and fast so you will have a delicious meal in no time. If you’re a fan of beef skewers, be sure to try this amazing recipe!
These beef skewers are perfect for any occasion, including cookouts, weeknight meals, or game day events. You’ll need a round steak or chuck roast for this recipe; both are available in most supermarkets or bulk grocery stores.
What is a round steak?
A round beef steak is cut from the round leg portion of the animal. This cut is large and often separated into multiple cuts, including the eye of round, top round, and bottom round.
Ingredients for beef skewers
- Lean round steak or roast (sub with chuck roast)
- 2 medium onions
- Plain whole milk yogurt
- Dijon mustard
- Orange liqueur (substitute with 1/4 cup orange juice)
- Honey
- Prepared horseradish
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Salt and black pepper
- wooden or metal skewers (presoak wooden skewers in cool water for 30 minutes)
Making citrus-horseradish beef skewers
- Combine yogurt, mustard, liqueur, honey, horseradish, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Cut beef roast into cubes and add it to the mixture. Toss well to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Prepare the onions, and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the kebabs.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat or 350 degrees F.
- Thread marinated beef pieces onto skewers alternating with onion wedges. About 5-6 pieces of meat per skewer. Place skewers onto the grill and cook them for 11 to 13 minutes, turning them every few minutes, until cooked to an internal temperature of 155-165 degrees F.
- Remove beef skewers from the grill and serve on warmed pitas with your favorite sides.
Storing leftovers
Remove meat from the skewers and store the pieces in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Citrus-Horseradish Beef Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds round steak or roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 medium onions, cut into 1 inch pieces (optional)
- 1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 shot orange liqueur (substitute with 1/4 cup orange juice)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, mustard, liqueur, honey, horseradish, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Cut beef roast into cubes and add it to the mixture. Toss well to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for anywhere from 4 to 8 hours.
- Prepare the onions ahead of time, and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the kebabs.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat or 350 degrees F.
- Thread marinated beef pieces onto skewers alternating with onion wedges. About 5-6 pieces of meat per skewer. Place skewers onto the grill and cook them for 11 to 13 minutes, turning them every few minutes, until cooked to an internal temperature of 155-165 degrees F.
- Remove beef skewers from the grill and serve on warmed pitas with your favorite sides.
- Storing leftovers: remove meat from the skewers and store the pieces in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Notes
ย Love Kebabs? Want more great Kebab Recipes? Take a look at Kebabs: 75 Recipes for Grilling
