Smoky Maple BBQ Beef Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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Marinated beef skewers glazed with a sweet-smoky maple glaze, grilled to perfection for a bold flavor profile. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs skirt steak, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs skirt steak
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
24 pcs wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Slice steak into 1/4-inch strips and thread onto skewers. In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, vinegar, paprika, garlic (minced), salt, and pepper. Marinate steak for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grates with oil. Grill skewers 4-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until charred and juices run clear.
Step 3: For glaze: In a small saucepan, simmer 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp vinegar over low heat for 5 minutes. Brush glaze over skewers during last 2 minutes of grilling. Serve with a side of grilled corn and a cooling cucumber salad.