From Sear to Sizzle, Try These 5 Grilling Recipes

Summer is better when you spend it outdoors, and grilling is the perfect complement to any beautiful day. Try one of these five recipes the next time you fire up your grill.

Steak Kabobs

Grilling season isn’t complete without steak on the menu. These steak kabobs will complete any perfect summer night!  

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the kabobs:

1-1/2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

For the kabobs:

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 1-inch pieces

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces

8 ounces button mushrooms

1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

8 metal skewers

Get the full recipe on Two Peas and Their Pod.

Grilled Fish Tacos

Fish can be cooked several different ways, but grilled is the way to go here. White fish works best for this recipe and goes great with white sauce and cabbage!

Ingredients:

1-pound lean white fish fillets (tilapia, halibut, mahi mahi, snapper, cod)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)

1 small lime, juiced

1 clove garlic, minced

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional

8 white corn tortillas

Fish taco sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 small lime, juiced

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce, or to taste

Toppings:

Pico de gallo

Cotija cheese

Shredded cabbage

Fresh cilantro

Avocado

Lime wedges

Red onion

Hot sauce (try Sriracha or Valentina)

Get the full recipe on Tastes Better from Scratch.

Grillable Loaded Nachos

You don’t have to wait to have nachos at a summer ballgame anymore! Break out your cast-iron skillet to perfect these nachos on your grill. Just a warning, these won’t last long!

Ingredients:

1 red bell pepper

1 medium red onion

2 jalapeño peppers

1 15-ounce can pinto beans

1/2 cup Private Selection salsa

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for drizzling

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

5 ounces Mission Restaurant Style tortilla chips

1 cup shredded colby jack cheese

1 large green onion, thinly sliced

Sour cream (or vegan sour cream), for garnish

Guacamole, for garnish

Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Get the full recipe on A Couple Cooks.

Loaded Grilled Cauliflower

If you’re trying to reduce how much meat you consume, this recipe is for you! Cauliflower is growing in popularity and there’s a reason why — it’s delicious! Enjoy this loaded grilled cauliflower with bacon bits, chives and of course, ranch!

Ingredients:

2 large heads cauliflower

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 cups shredded cheddar

Ranch dressing, for drizzling

8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Get the full recipe on Delish

Bacon-Corn Stuffed Peppers

Whether you have a garden at home or buy your produce at the store, this bacon-corn stuffed pepper recipe is filled with fresh ingredients for you to use. These will be a hit at any cookout!  

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen corn, thawed

1/3 cup salsa

6 green onions, chopped

1 medium green pepper, halved and seeded

1 medium sweet red pepper, halved and seeded

1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Additional salsa, optional

Get the full recipe on Taste of Home.