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Smoked Steak Kabobs with Veggies on the Traeger Grill

Tender smoked skirt steak and charred bell peppers and onions make juicy kabobs perfect for a casual grilled meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lb skirt steak cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1.5 tbsp BBQ rub
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1 orange bell pepper cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1 yellow onion cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1 red onion cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for sprinkling
  • rice for serving
  • salad for serving
  • grilled flatbread for serving

Instructions

  • Trim any excess fat from the skirt steak and cut into 3-inch chunks.
  • In a large bowl combine the steak chunks with 1½ tbsp BBQ rub and 2 tbsp BBQ sauce; toss to coat and set aside while you prep the vegetables.
  • Cut the red, orange, and yellow bell peppers and the yellow and red onions into 3-inch chunks to match the steak pieces.
  • Place the cut vegetables in a bowl and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
  • Thread steak and vegetables onto skewers, alternating pieces for even cooking.
  • Refrigerate the assembled kabobs for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to let flavors meld.
  • Preheat your Traeger or other pellet grill to 250°F (low smoke). Place the kabobs on the grill grates and smoke for about 45–55 minutes, until the steak reaches your desired internal temperature.
  • For tender, juicy kabobs remove when the steak reaches about 140°F for medium-rare to medium; adjust to 130°F for a redder center if preferred.
  • Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the kabobs and serve immediately over rice, with salad, or alongside grilled flatbread.

Equipment

  • Traeger or pellet grill
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Skewers
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Tongs

Notes

  • Marinate at least 30 minutes for better flavor.
  • Skirt steak cooks quickly; monitor internal temperature.
  • Soak wooden skewers if using to prevent burning.
  • Cut ingredients into similar sizes for even cooking.
  • Use tongs to turn kabobs gently on the grill.