Steak, Tomato, and Okra Kebabs

Juicy steak kebabs paired with grilled tomatoes and okra, all marinated in a tangy shallot-vinegar dressing. This flavorful combination creates a perfect summer grilling dish that's both colorful and delicious.

6 servings
3 hr 3 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless chuck blade steaks
  • 1 pound small tomatoes
  • ¾ pound okra
  • 16 pieces metal skewers

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 3/4 tsp pepper. Add 1/2 cup oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss steak with 1/2 tsp salt, then marinate in a sealed bag with 6 Tbsp vinaigrette, chilled, turning bag occasionally, at least 2 hours. Chill remaining vinaigrette.

    120 min

  3. 3.

    Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Meanwhile, toss tomatoes and okra with remaining 3 Tbsp oil and 1/4 tsp salt. Thread tomatoes onto 3 or 4 skewers. Thread okra crosswise onto pairs of parallel skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces. Put on a tray.

    15 min

  5. 5.

    Thread steak onto remaining skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces (discard marinade). Put on another tray.

    10 min

  6. 6.

    Oil grill rack, then grill steak skewers, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, about 5 minutes total for medium-rare (about 8 minutes if using steak tips). Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with some of remaining vinaigrette while hot and let stand 5 minutes.

    13 min

  7. 7.

    Grill tomato and okra skewers, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until tomatoes just begin to wilt and okra is tender, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to platter with steak and serve with any remaining reserved vinaigrette.

    10 min

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