These sirloin steak kebabs are served with a flavorful steak sauce. It’s reminiscent of kebabs served in steakhouses all over the United States.

MAKES 6 TO 8 KEBABS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds (900 g) sirloin steaks
• 6 to 8 skewers

FOR SPICE RUB:

• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 1½ teaspoons black pepper
• ½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika (or sweet paprika)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

FOR STEAK SAUCE:

• ¼ cup (40 g) grated onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• ¾ cup (180 g) ketchup
• 2 tablespoons (28 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons (28 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons (28 ml) white vinegar
• 1½ tablespoons (25 ml) soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon (11 g) yellow mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Grate the onion and place into a clean dish towel. Wring out any excess liquid and set aside.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add the grated onion and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 15 to 30 seconds. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and bring to a medium simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir often. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Cut the sirloin steaks into 1¼-inch (3 cm) cubes.
4. Thread the steak cubes onto the skewers. Brush both sides of the kebabs with olive oil.
5. Combine all the ingredients for the spice rub and season the kebabs well.
6. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. When the grill is ready, oil the grill grates right before putting on the kebabs. Using long-handled tongs, dip some folded paper towels in a high smoke-point cooking oil and wipe down the grill grates, making at least three good passes to create a nonstick surface.
7. Place the kebabs onto the grill. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until they reach desired doneness. Some will cook faster than others. Simply move to a cooler part of grill or take off and set onto a clean platter until the remaining kebabs have cooked through.
8. Once the beef is cooked to the desired doneness, remove the kebabs from the grill. Serve the kebabs with warmed Steak Sauce on the side.

NOTE:

• For a vegetarian or vegan option, substitute seitan, firm tofu, or mushrooms for the steak. Reduce the cooking time to 2 to 3 minutes per side.