Grilled Texas Blackened Beef Skewers with Spicy BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Tender beef skewers seasoned with bold Texas-style blackening spices and brushed with a smoky, spicy BBQ glaze, perfect for grilling season. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup smoked paprika BBQ sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and 2 tbsp olive oil, tossing until beef is evenly coated with the blackening spice mix.
Step 2: Thread the seasoned beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces for even cooking.
Step 3: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until beef is charred at edges and cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness.
Step 4: While the skewers cook, whisk together 1/3 cup smoked paprika BBQ sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
Step 5: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the spicy BBQ glaze generously on each skewer, allowing it to caramelize slightly on the hot grill.
Step 6: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.