Asian Steak Kebabs with Asparagus (Whole30, Keto)

This unbelievably flavorful Asian Steak Kebabs with Asparagus and Mushrooms recipe is a total home run, plus it’s Whole30 and Keto friendly! It’s an easy, flavor packed dinner recipe that’d be perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining friends!

Before we go any further, have you seen my Whole30 Beef & Broccoli recipe? NO?! Then go check it out. I’ll wait here.

You could be enjoying these kebabs in your own home in a matter of minutes! They’re so easy, I kind of want to call them one of the easiest dairy-free Keto dinners I’ve made.. like ever.

Simply marinate the beef, assemble the kebabs, and and grill and you’re in business, baby. And don’t forget to serve some crispy golden spring rolls on the side.

And since pantry and grocery staples are basically the only ingredients you need to make this recipe, it doesn’t require any special trips to the fancy grocer on the other side of town. Is it just me, or do you avoid recipes like that too? Oh, and don’t forget the skewers!

As an added bonus, you get to eat them with your hands! I think there’s just something kind of fun about picking up your food and eating it. That’s why I love my Balsamic Pork Kebabs, too!

Making the Recipe

This recipe takes a little bit of prep time to get ready, but once you’re done it’s ready in a jiffy! To make the recipe:

Make the Marinade: Make the marinade by mixing together coconut aminos, oil, lime juice, fresh ginger, garlic, salt and pepper, and optionally, a minced date.

Marinate the Beef: Cut the beef into bite size pieces, and marinate for 30 minutes.

Prep the Skewers: Meanwhile, slice the mushrooms in half, then cut the asparagus into 3-4 inch pieces. Thread the mushrooms, asparagus, and steak cubes onto the skewers.

Grill & Serve: Once the grill is hot, lightly spray or brush with oil. Grill, turning to cook all four sides, for about 2-3 minutes per side for medium. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper, and dive right in!

💡 Don’t forget to try our other favorite marinades for chicken, pork chops or salmon!

Recipe Tips

• Leave room on the skewer.
  You don’t want to smash as many pieces of meat and vegetables as you can fit onto each skewer. Allowing just a little room between each piece of vegetable and meat will let the heat circulate, resulting in your food getting cooked evenly.

• Use thicker asparagus.
  Thin spears will break open when you put a skewer through, so choose ones that are slightly thicker.

• Cut the meat and vegetables into true bite-sized pieces.
  Think about how big your mouth is, then don’t make the pieces of meat bigger than that. I know it’s tempting to cut bigger pieces of meat, of course, but the fun of eating kebabs is that you don’t have to use a steak knife to enjoy it. That said, you do you!

• If you’re using wooden skewers:
  Soak them in water for 30 minutes to an hour first. It helps keep them from burning while the kebabs cook on the hot grill.

What’s the best cut of beef for Kebabs?

This is probably the most hotly debated grilling question in my household. My husband (who doesn’t handle grocery shopping) insists on filets. Me? I’m much more open to other cuts of meat, because I’m always thinking budget. Here I used ribeyes, but there are other great choices, too!

• Okay, so obviously I think the best cut of beef for kebabs is filet mignon, because they’re naturally tender and unbelievably flavorful. You really don’t even need to marinate them! But you know I ain’t no Rockafeller, so that’s definitely not happening over here often.
• Instead, I prefer to use ribeye steaks for kebabs. Ribeyes are still a more expensive cut than others, but not quite as pricey as the filet. They also they don’t need long to marinate, so 30 minutes is more than enough time to do the trick!

*Note: There are more budget-friendly cuts for awesome Whole30 beef kebabs, like sirloin tips, flat iron steaks, or NY strip steaks.

They’d all be delicious choices for kebabs, but just be sure to marinate these for at least a few hours first.

Low Carb/Keto Recipe Adaptation

It’s really easy to make this dinner totally keto, because all you need to do is leave out the date in the marinade. You can substitute a tiny bit of keto-friendly sweetener if you’d like, but omitting it completely is perfectly fine too! It’s your choice!

You can pair these kebabs with a fun appetizer like Korean Chicken Wings!

Other simple recipe adaptations:

1. If you don’t like or have beef, you can substitute chicken.
2. Feel free to add or substitute onions, bell peppers, or fresh pineapple.

Do you have grilling on the mind? Then you should check out some of my other healthy grilling recipes:

• Blackened Salmon with Peach Salsa
• Grilled Pork Chops and Garlic Scapes
• Hawaiian Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Homemade Teriyaki

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