These Grilled Steak and Potato Kabobs are perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or your next summer BBQ. A simple marinade adds flavor to the steak and veggies and the potatoes are pre-cooked in the microwave to make grilling quick and easy!
*Originally published 8/2018. Updated 5/2025*
Hi friends!
I’ve got another delicious recipe to share with you guys today: Steak Kabobs with Potatoes. They’re simple enough for a weeknight family dinner but fancy enough for a party or BBQ. Added bonus- they are easy to prep ahead so they’re grill-ready when you are!
I love these grilled steak and potato kabobs because they are easy and super versatile. An easy marinade of oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce garlic and onion adds flavor to the meat and veggies and you can choose your favorite veggies to customize the meal to your liking.
Shish kabobs with potatoes
Can you put potatoes on kabobs?
Yes! I think a lot of people overlook potatoes as a vegetable option for kabobs because they take longer to cook than other vegetables but with one simple trick, you can definitely include potatoes in your next kabobs.
How to prep potatoes for kabobs
The trick for potatoes is cooking the potatoes in the microwave before assembling the kabobs so that everything cooks evenly on the grill in just 10 minutes!
You can prep the potatoes earlier in the day or just before you’re ready to assemble the kabobs.
How long to boil potatoes for kabobs
If you’re not excited about using the microwave, you can also boil the potatoes before putting them on the skewers. The boiling time will depend on the size of the potatoes but typically about 3-5 minutes for smaller potatoes and anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes for larger potatoes. You want them to be soft enough that you can easily push the skewer through the potato but not so soft they fall apart on the grill.
Microwaving or parboiling the potatoes before grilling will help you get crispy grilled potatoes on kabobs – crispy on the outside and soft on the inside!
Best type of potatoes for kabobs
You can use naturally small potatoes like those from the Little Potato Company or choose larger yellow or red potatoes and cut them into chunks. I wouldn’t recommend russet potatoes.
These grilled steak and potato kabobs are perfect for getting your kids in the kitchen with you! My kids had fun piercing holes in the potatoes before microwaving and threading everything onto the skewers. My oldest also helped me chop the veggies – zucchini is especially good for younger kids to practice cutting – and mix the ingredients for the marinade.
If you microwave the potatoes ahead of time and let them cool, the kids can also help you assemble the skewers. For more kids in the kitchen tips check out my Ultimate Guide to Teaching Kids To Cook!
What To Serve with Steak and Potato Kabobs
These kabobs pair perfectly with salad of any kind! Try:
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad
- Kale and White Bean Salad
- Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta
- Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
Or just serve up a bed of lettuce and use the kabobs as your salad toppings!
Grilled Steak and Potato Kabobs Recipe
Here are your directions:
PrintGrilled Steak and Potato Kabobs
These Grilled Steak and Potato Kabobs are perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or your next summer BBQ. A simple marinade adds flavor to the steak and veggies and the potatoes are pre-cooked in the microwave to make grilling quick and easy!
Ingredients
1.5 pounds Certified Angus Beef® brand top sirloin steak
1/3 cup avocado oil (olive/canola oil also works)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper
1 small zucchini
16 baby red or yellow potatoes
3 slices thick cut bacon, cut in half
Instructions
- Cut steaks into 10-12 large chunks. (Try to make them similar sizes so they’ll cook evenly)
- Cut the pepper and zucchini into chunks as well.
- Combine steak and vegetables in a large resealable bag.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire, garlic and onion and stir to combine.
- Pour marinade into bag, shake well and refrigerate overnight.
- Pierce potatoes with a knife or fork, place in a microwave-safe bowl and toss with a little oil.
- Microwave 3-4 minutes or until potatoes pierce easily with a knife. Let cool at least 10 minutes.
- Discard marinade.
- Thread skewers with steak, peppers, zucchini, bacon and potatoes.
- Grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping once.
So easy, right?? Here’s a temperature guide to follow depending how you like your steak cooked.
Grilled Steak and Potato Kabobs FAQs
Do you need to precook potatoes for kabobs? Can I use raw potatoes on kabobs?
Yes you need to precook the potatoes in some way before using them on kabobs. Potatoes take a much longer time to cook than steak and other vegetables so if you don’t cook them ahead of time, they will still be hard and only partially cooked when everything else is done. It will also be very hard to get skewers through raw potatoes.
Can I bake steak and potato kabobs in the oven?
Yes! You can easily prepare these grilled steak and potato kabobs in the oven. Try baking at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or so. You can also separate your kabobs and do some all steak and some all veggies so that you can bake them for different amounts of time if you’re worried about overcooking the steak in the oven.
What marinades work best for steak and potato kabobs?
I like the one in this grilled steak and potato kabobs recipe 🙂 But if you want other ideas check out Steak Kabobs with Potatoes or these Steak and Potato Skewers with Chimichurri.
Can you make vegetarian kabobs with just veggies and potatoes?
Yes! Feel free to leave out the steak in this recipe! Or even sub it for another protein like chicken or shrimp.
Are steak and potato kabobs good for meal prep? How do you store kabobs?
Yes! These can easily be made ahead of time. Once they’re cooked, remove from the skewers and store the steak and veggie mixture in a glass tupperware container.
Can you reheat steak and potato kabobs?
Yes. You can eat the leftovers cold or reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
How do I keep potatoes from falling off skewers on the grill?
The trick is to cook the potatoes just long enough that you can thread them on the skewers. If you overcook them, they will be too crumbly on the inside and will fall apart on the grill.
Be sure to let me know if you try this grilled steak and potato kabobs recipe!
Summer Grilling Recipes
Want more summer grilling recipes? Try one of these:
- Avocado Chicken Burgers
- 15 Healthy Recipes for the Grill
- Grilled Foil Packet Tilapia
- Everyday Grilled Steak Salad
- Grilled Salmon Tacos
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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This was absolutely delicious! Even though we only marinated the meat and veggies for about 2 hours, the marinade still shone through. Totally recommend! Thanks for sharing another great family recipe 🙂
Such a simple but great recipe! Really appealing for everybody and great for Summer barbecues!
Easy, flavorful kabobs with steak, veggies, and tender potatoes—perfect meal.