Pineapple Bourbon Marinated Steak Kabobs

Nothing says summer quite like firing up the grill and throwing on a nice, juicy steak! One of my favorite ways to enjoy steak is by cooking it kabob style (on a skewer) with fruits and vegetables. These pineapple bourbon marinated steak kabobs are so delicious and come off of the grill juicy and full of flavor...they are sure to become a family favorite meal for you summer cookouts!

What I love the most about making steak kabobs or skewers is that you get a nice, well-balanced meal that is full of flavor without much fuss. I have teamed up with my friends at The Beef Council to share my favorite way to grill steak kabobs! I like to get the whole family involved and let them choose their own mixtures of fruits and vegetables to add to their kabobs. I typically start with cubes of sirloin that have been marinated, and fresh vegetables and fruits like zucchini, summer squash, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, small potatoes pineapple, peaches, and mango. I like to marinate my steak when I make kabobs, because it gives them a punch of flavor and keeps the leaner cut of beef super moist, but it isn't necessary if you'd rather skip the marinade.

Since beef has been increasingly hard to come by during this time, my friends at The Beef Council have provided me with this super helpful chart that shows some simple steak swaps you can make if what you are looking for isn't available. To download the graphic, click the photo or CLICK HERE...it's a great resource to have when cooking with beef! If you are looking for more information on how to cook beef, what different cuts of beef should be used for and so much more, I encourage you to check out Beef It's What's For Dinner's amazing site, HERE!

Now, onto these amazing Bourbon Pineapple Marinated Steak Kabobs!

Bourbon Pineapple Steak Marinade Recipe

• ¼ cup bourbon ( I used Woodford Reserve )
• ½ cup of pineapple juice
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. minced garlic

How to Marinate Steak Kabobs

• Mix the bourbon, pineapple juice, soy sauce and minced garlic together.
• Cut sirloin into 1 ½ inch pieces.
• Place steak into the marinade and seal.
• Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

How to Make Steak Kabobs

Start by gathering your supplies. For these kabobs you'll need...

• marinated steak ( above )
• 2 medium sized zucchini sliced into 1 ½ pieces
• 12 1 inch fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
• kosher salt
• wooden skewers (soaked in water for at least 20 minutes) or metal skewers

Next, put your kabobs together and get grilling!

• Preheat your grill to medium high.
• Place your zucchini, pineapple, red pepper and marinated sirloin steak onto skewers.
• Brush a light coat of extra virgin olive oil over everything and sprinkle with kosher salt.
• Place the kabobs on the grill and turn after 4 minutes.
• Cook an additional 4-6 minutes or until your steak has reached your desired doneness.