Grilled Spice-Rubbed Beef Skewers with Charred Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Juicy beef skewers marinated in a blend of regional spices, grilled to perfection and served with smoky charred mixed vegetables. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes sirloin steak
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 medium, cut into wedges red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss 1 lb cubed sirloin steak with 2 tbsp olive oil and the spice mixture until well coated. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Thread the marinated beef cubes onto skewers, alternating with 1 large cut red bell pepper pieces, 1 medium sliced zucchini rounds, and 1 medium red onion wedges.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush vegetables with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and season with remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until beef reaches desired doneness and vegetables are charred and tender.
4. Step 4: Remove skewers from grill, drizzle with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.