Grilled Steak & Mushroom Skewers with Smashed Cauliflower & Asparagus

Succulent chunks of steak and mushrooms, marinated in garlic and thyme, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy 'smashed' cauliflower and vibrant roasted asparagus.
- Prep: 25 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Total: 45 min
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: British
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $11.34/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- Paleo
- High-Protein
- Whole30
- Soy-Free
- Low-Carb
Tags
- grill
- savory
- comfort food
- fresh
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 16 ounce button mushroom (whole)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- 4 clove garlic (minced)
- 1.5 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1 head cauliflower (chopped into florets)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound asparagus (tough ends trimmed)
- 8 wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed sirloin steak, whole button mushrooms, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F).
- While steak marinates, cook the cauliflower. Place cauliflower florets in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until very tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Return the drained cauliflower to the empty pot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, chicken broth, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Keep warm.
- Thread the marinated steak and mushrooms alternately onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the steak reaches desired doneness (internal temperature 135-140°F for medium-rare).
- While skewers are grilling, toss asparagus with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Grill alongside the skewers for 5-7 minutes, turning once, until tender-crisp and lightly charred.
- Serve the grilled steak and mushroom skewers immediately with the smashed cauliflower and grilled asparagus.
Notes
If you don't have an outdoor grill, you can cook the skewers in a grill pan on the stovetop or broil them in the oven. For a medium-rare steak, ensure the internal temperature is 135-140°F.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 568
- Protein: 42.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.4 g
- Fat: 36.3 g
- Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 856 mg
- Saturated Fat: 11.2 g
- Sugar: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 134 mg