Steak and potatoes on a stick, sign me up! These Garlic Butter Steak Bites on Skewers are certainly one of the easiest and most delicious entrees to hit your grill and table this summer. Made with ribeye steaks, small yellow potatoes, and lots of garlic, takes this dish to another level.
Who doesn’t love a good juicy steak? Try garlic butter steak bites on skewers for an easy and delicious upgrade to your next BBQ. If you’re looking to impress friends at your next gathering, the combination of tender steak, a zing of garlic, and the deliciousness of butter will surely make this steak bites the star of the show. These garlic butter steak bites are easy to prepare and require minimal ingredients, allowing you to spend more time with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
Tips for making these Steak Kabobs
These steak tips are simple, but there are some tips to remember to ensure they are delicious.
- Choose the right cut of steak. You want a tender and flavorful cut, such as ribeye or sirloin. Cut the steak into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Make the garlic butter sauce. Fortunately, I have a perfect recipe for a Garlic Herb Spread that would work great for this recipe. Melt butter in a saucepan and any other seasonings you like. Let the sauce cool slightly, then brush the steak bites until they’re evenly coated.
- Skewer the steak bites. Thread the steak bites onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece. This allows the heat to circulate and cook the steak evenly.
- Grill the skewers. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve and enjoy! Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately. These garlic butter steak bites are delicious, or you can serve them with a dipping sauce like chimichurri, blue cheese, or this aioli.
Additional Skewer Options
For my family and me, steak and potatoes work just fine ( I am in a house full of picky eaters). But you can add veggies and proteins to make this kabob recipe even better. Here are some additions you can add:
- Whole Mushrooms
- Pearl Onions
- Shrimp (create a surf and turf vibe)
- Zucchini
- Bell Pepper
- Sliced Red Onion
- Yellow Squash
- Cherry Tomatoes
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just looking for a delicious appetizer to serve at your next dinner party, garlic butter steak bites on skewers will surely be a hit. With their juicy, flavorful meat and buttery garlic sauce, these skewers are a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and sure to impress. Give them a try today!
Commonly Asked Questions
You can use any tender cut of steak, such as ribeye, sirloin steak, or filet mignon. Just be sure to cut the steak into small, bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Yes, you can marinate the steak in the garlic butter sauce beforehand, then skewer and grill them when you’re ready to serve. Just be sure to store the marinated steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
It can only take 2-3 minutes per side to grill the skewers, but the exact time will depend on the thickness of the steak and how hot your grill is. I cooked the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side. You’ll know they’re done when they’re browned on the outside and cooked to your desired doneness on the inside.
Garlic butter steak bites on skewers are delicious, but you can also serve them with dipping sauces, such as chimichurri, blue cheese aioli, or even ketchup for the kids. They also pair well with grilled vegetables or a side salad.
Similar Recipes
If you like kabob recipes like these or need ideas for the grill this summer, you will enjoy the ones below:
- Jerk Chicken on Shish Kabobs
- Sweet Chili Pork Kabobs
- Garlic and Herb Grilled Potatoes
- Steak and Potato Foil Packets
- Easy Whiskey Infused Beef Burgers
Garlic Butter Steak Bites on Skewers
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites on skewers – coated in a delicious buttery sauce and grilled to perfection, the ultimate appetizer for meat lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. Ribeye Steak, cut into chunks
- 1 lb. Small Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 15–18 Garlic cloves, whole
- 1 tbsp. Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp. Course black pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. Smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp.Garlic Butter, divided (store-bought or homemade) + more for melting
- Skewer Sticks
- Garnish: Side of blue cheese dressing, chimichurri sauce, garlic aoli
Instructions
- Begin by soaking your skewers in water for at least 1 hour. This will prevent the skewers from burning too quickly on the grill.
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a slight boil. Add the potatoes whole or cut them in half. Cook only until fork tender but still firm (you should be able to insert the tip of a fork into the potato without it splitting). Drain and rinse in cool water. Set aside.
- Cut the ribeye into squared chunks. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and add two tablespoons of the melted butter. Use your hands to toss and coat the seasoning and the melted butter to the steak.
- Separately, sprinkle the potatoes in the melted butter with a little salt and pepper.
- Begin to assemble the skewers to have a potato on the bottom, a steak chunk, a garlic clove, a steak chunk, and end with a potato. You can add more steak if you want. It depends on how much food you prefer to have on your skewers.
- Once your skewers are complete, heat your grill according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Spray your grill racks with non-stick spray or cover them with aluminum foil. Add the skewers to the grill and cook with the lid closed for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked to your liking, remove from heat and immediately add the garlic butter to the skewers while they are still hot. Either place dollops of the garlic butter on the skewers or melt the butter and brush the skewers once cooked (recommended). Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Saved it to my list of party recipes. Looks perfect for a party platter. Love the combination of ingredients and the delicious drizzle of Butter Garlic.
I can’t wait for the weekend to grill these steak kebabs again. Thank you so much for a great yummy recipe.
No problem!
That sounds like a delicious and easy recipe for a summer barbecue or gathering! I love the idea of putting steak and potatoes on skewers, and the addition of garlic butter sounds amazing. Ribeye is my favorite cut of steak too, so I can’t wait to try these Garlic Butter Steak Bites on Skewers at my next get-together. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thank you!
Made these steak skewers on our first BBQ of the season last weekend, everyone absolutely loved them! Such simple idea, yet the combination of juicy meat, potatoes, garlic butter and all these spices is just utterly delicious!
That is awesome to hear! Thanks Anna!
The garlic butter was the perfect sauce for these steak kabobs! I will definitely be making these again throughout the summer!
These steak bites were super yummy! I made them on the traeger last night, and they turned out great. This will be a great recipe to keep making during the summer.
Yay Ann! That sounds great!
Delicious!
I served them with some a salad and aioli.
I cooked ours for 4 minutes and they were so tender!
We added some bell peppers and mushrooms to ours like you suggest
That sounds awesome Claire!
These garlic butter steak skewers are so easy to make and super tasty. We had our first bbq of the season yesterday. Everybody loved these!
Awesome! Thanks Jacqueline!
This recipe is making me excited for grilling season! 🙂 I am loving the seasoning on these. Sounds delicious!
Thank you Carrie!
The best way to have steak bites is on skewers. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I found this a great way to serve and enjoy them. They were so delicious!
Thank you!