Steak Caprese Appetizers
Grilled Steak Caprese Appetizers are a quick and easy start to any meal or a great addition to any holiday get together for weekend cookout. Italian seasoned steak bites with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil.
Servings: 28 appetizers
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¼ pounds strip steak cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces grape tomatoes
- 6 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 400° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
- Mix the brown sugar with the garlic, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Place steak in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add dry rub and toss to coat.
- Place steak bites on the grill with tomatoes over indirect fire.
- Cook with the grill closed about 4 minutes.
- Remove the tomatoes and flip the steak bites.
- Continue to cook the steak bites until they reach desired doneness. We pulled ours at 135°.
- Thread tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and steak bites onto appetizer picks.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Internal Temperature for Steak Appetizers:
- Rare: 130°
- Medium Rare: 140°
- Medium: 155°
How to Store and Reheat:
- Store steak bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- To reheat, remove steak from skewers and heat in an olive oil coated skillet over medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 94mg | Sugar: 1g