BBQ Smoked Beef Sausage Skewers are a quick and flavorful crowd-pleaser made with smoked sausage, crisp bell peppers, and sweet onions. Fire up the grill, brush the skewers with your favorite barbecue sauce and char them to perfection.
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Grilled skewers, also known as kabobs, are such an easy summer cookout favorite.
BBQ Smoked Beef Skewers are a delicious combination of smoky sausage and vegetables with a sweet barbecue sauce glaze.
The recipe is as simple as slicing the sausage, dicing the vegetables and assembling the skewers. They take about 10 minutes to grill, allowing plenty of free time to spend with family and friends during barbecues and cookouts.
Try them over rice or make a batch of Cheesy Grilled Potatoes for a complete meal.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and grill, making it perfect for busy days or entertaining guests.
You can make a small batch for a family dinner or scale it up to serve a crowd at your next gathering.
It’s also naturally low in carbs and completely gluten-free on it’s own.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 12 ounces beef smoked sausage (cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds): you can use turkey or traditional smoked sausage, if preferred.
- 3 bell peppers (cut into 1-inch pieces): red, yellow, orange and/or green peppers are good to use.
- 1 onion (cut into 1 inch pieces): yellow, red, or sweet onions all work well in this recipe.
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce: you can use any barbecue sauce that you like. I prefer to use an easy-to-make Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce because the sweetness from the sauce pairs great with the smokiness of the sausage.
The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Preheat your grill to medium-high, or 450°F. This recipe works great on indoor grills, as well.
If you plan to use wood skewers, you will need to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
Cut the sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and the peppers and onions into 1-inch pieces.
Create!
Thread the skewers alternating the sausage, peppers, and onion.
Brush the skewers lightly with the oil and add a pinch of salt and pepper, focusing it mostly on the peppers and onions.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook 2-3 minutes or until just starting to char. Continue to rotate and baste lightly with the barbecue sauce every minute or two, until everything is charred and covered in sauce.
Present!
Serve over rice or grilled potatoes, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- This recipe works great on indoor grills, as well.
- Turkey or traditional smoked sausage can be used instead of beef, if preferred.
- Any combination of red, yellow, orange and/or green peppers can be used.
- Yellow, sweet or red onion can be used.
- Use any barbecue sauce that you like. Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce is a great option because the sweetness from the sauce pairs great with the smokiness of the sausage.
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BBQ Smokes Sausage Skewers
Ingredients
- 12 ounces beef smoked sausage (cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
- 3 bell peppers (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 onion (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high, or 450°F.
- If using wood skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Thread the skewers alternating the sausage, peppers, and onion.12 ounces beef smoked sausage, 3 bell peppers, 1 onion
- Brush the skewers lightly with the oil and add a pinch of salt and pepper, focusing it mostly on the peppers and onions.2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook 2-3 minutes or until just starting to char. Continue to rotate and baste lightly with the barbecue sauce every minute or two, until everything is charred and covered in sauce.1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- Serve over rice or grilled potatoes, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe works great on indoor grills, as well.
- Turkey or traditional smoked sausage can be used instead of beef, if preferred.
- Any combination of red, yellow, orange and/or green peppers can be used.
- Yellow, sweet or red onion can be used.
- Use any barbecue sauce that you like. Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce is a great option because the sweetness from the sauce pairs great with the smokiness of the sausage.
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