Grilling season is heating up and since I’ve already served up most of my tried-and-true beef grilling recipes by July, I decided to play around with some beef flavor pairings.

And, voila, an easy, but deliciously bold, recipe for Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle was born! Read on for all the sizzling details.

Blue cheese and beef are just two of those taste sensations that were destined to be together. I mean, seriously, how good is a pile of blue cheese on a steak or burger? So, obviously beef kebabs need to get in on the blue cheese action. Beef and blue cheese are both full-flavored foods and when harmonizing together, that magical umami taste is really magnified.

I also added dates and date syrup to my steak kebaps recipe for a couple reasons. First, dates are a tribute to that middle-eastern, Mediterranean vibe that skewered meats conjure up.  And, second, swapping in dates a smart way to add sweetness to a recipe without adding refined sugar. Dates are high in natural sugars, but also fiber, potassium and other important nutrients – in fact, many healthy eating experts consider dates “nature’s candy” and date sugar “the world’s best sugar.”

When choosing the steak for your beef kebaps, select a cut that is already tender like tenderloin, strip, flat iron or top sirloin. These cuts don’t require marinating for hours and hours to break down muscle fibers – and bonus, they are lean! A date steak marinade like the one I’ve made with avocado oil, date syrup, ginger and apple cider vinegar can be applied to the beef for only about 15 minutes to add a other layer of flavor.

I am a fan of avocado oil, not just because it’s a healthy fat with numerous benefits and is a good source of Omega fatty acids, including oleic acid. And, for grilling, avocado oil is a great choice in date steak marinade and other grilling marinades because it has a high smoking / heat point which means it won’t burn as easily.

Now it’s time to skewer up the goodness – personally I prefer bamboo skewers over metal skewers because they are cheap and there is no awkward clean up after dinner. Just remember to soak  bamboo skewers for 15 minutes before using so they don’t burn on the grill.  My Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle shouldn’t take more than about 10 minutes to cook on the grill – outdoors on gas or charcoal or indoors with a grill pan or grill plate. Before serving, I dress up these beautiful beef kebaps with a drizzle of date syrup, chopped dates, blue cheese crumbles and fresh thyme (from my little tabletop garden). Enjoy!

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Grilled Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese and Date Drizzle

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

A quick and easy beef recipe with hints of the Mediterranean. A final touch of blue cheese, fresh thyme and date syrup really takes the flavor of these grilled kebabs to the next level!

Calories: 475 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb. beef tenderloin or top sirloin, strip or flat iron
• 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
• ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
• ¼ cup date syrup divided*
• 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger or ginger paste
• 4 ounces button mushrooms
• 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
• Salt to season
• 2 large Medjool dates, chopped
• 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
• Fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Cut steak into approximate 1” chunks or slightly larger. Set aside.
2. In medium bowl, whisk together avocado oil, tamari, 3 tablespoons of the date syrup, apple cider vinegar, and ginger.
3. Add beef cubes to bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.
4. If any marinade left, brush over mushroom and onions.
5. Thread meat and veggies onto 4 metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Don’t overcrowd skewers though, just use a 5th skewer if needed. Sprinkle everything with salt to taste.
6. Heat gas or charcoal grill to approximately 400F degrees or indoor grill pan to medium-high.
7. Add skewers to grill and cook for approximately 4 to 6 minutes before flipping and cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and beginning to caramelize.
8. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Drizzle with remaining date syrup and sprinkle with chopped dates, blue cheese crumbles and thyme.

Recipe Notes