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Easy, No-Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Casserole

Homemade Dinner Rolls

Turkey Gravy

Make Ahead Tips:

Thanksgiving Turkey:

• Allow the turkey plenty of time to thaw. Plan for one day in the fridge for every 5 pounds of turkey. I always do this but also give myself one extra day, just to be safe.
• Mix together the herb butter and store in the fridge days ahead.
• The veggies can be chopped ahead of time and stored in the fridge.

Thanksgiving Stuffing:

• Assemble stuffing, but don’t bake it. Store in a casserole dish or resealable bag and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days. Bake in a casserole dish at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until warmed and slightly crisp on top.

Mashed Potatoes:

• Potatoes absorb moisture as they rest, so add a little extra milk to make them very soft. Transfer to a casserole dish, cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days. Remove from fridge 1 hour before baking. Taste and add any additional seasonings or milk. Cover and bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes, or until warm. They could also be reheated on the stove in a saucepan, or in the microwave.

Sweet Potato Casserole:

• The sweet potato filling can be made 1-2 days in advance. Smooth it in your baking dish, cover and store in the fridge. Make the topping and store in a separate container. Remove from fridge 1 hour before baking, add topping and bake as directed.

Homemade Dinner Rolls:

• Make roll dough, cover, refrigerate overnight for first rise. In the morning, resume the recipe with punching the dough down, then shaping.
• To Freeze: Allow baked rolls to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature or rewarm in the oven or microwave.

Turkey Gravy:

• Follow the instructions to make the gravy, allowing it to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 2 days.
• To Reheat: Pour gravy into a saucepan and add a couple tablespoons water or chicken broth to thin it to your liking. Heat on medium low, stirring often, until warm (about 15 minutes).

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We enjoy these Steak Kabobs on repeat all summer long, paired with our favorite vegetables for grilling. They make the perfect easy summer dinner or fun addition to a summer BBQ. 

Our other go-to grilling recipes include French Onion Burgers, Cedar Plank Salmon, Carne Asada Tacos, and Easy Grilled Pizza.

How to make Steak Kabobs:

Marinate Steak: Combine peach juice, oil, dried onion, garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper. Slice steak into 1 inch pieces then place in a gallon size bag. Dump the marinade in the gallon size bag over steak, seal bag, then refrigerate for 1 to 6 hours.

Chop Veggies into 1-inch chunks and set aside.

Assemble: Use reusable skewers, or soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes so the sticks don’t burn. Take turns alternating steak and chopped vegetables on the wooden skewers, keeping a little space between each piece.

Grill: Clean grill gates and grease with oil. Heat to medium-high. Place steak kabobs on the grill for a few minutes on each side, rotating (about 8 total minutes– don’t over cook them). Allow kabobs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Make Ahead Instructions:

The steak can marinate for up to 8 hours ahead of time. Chop the veggies hours or a day in advance.

Serve With:

• Coleslaw
• Quinoa Salad
• Baked Beans
• Watermelon Salad
• Burrata Salad or Wedge Salad
• Skillet Cornbread
• Roasted Vegetables
• Twice Baked Potatoes

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Steak Kabobs

Marinated steak kabobs that can be grilled with any of your favorite vegetables.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Marinate 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 7

Calories 312kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 15

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup peach juice
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 Tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak , cut into 1'' chunks
• 2 bell peppers any color, cut into 1'' chunks
• 1 sweet or purple onion , cut into 1'' chunks
• metal or bamboo skewers

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Steak Marinate: Combining the soy sauce, peach juice, oil, dried onion flakes, garlic and fresh ground black pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add steak, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-8 hours.
• Assemble: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread the steak and chopped vegetables alternately onto the wooden skewers, keeping a little space between each.
• Grill: Clean grill grates and oil. Heat to medium-high. Grill kabobs for just a few minutes on each side (8-10 minutes maximum), according to how well done you like your steak. Allow the kebabs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Steak: I like to use top sirloin since it’s more affordable than filet or tenderloin, but is still thick and high quality!

Vegetables: Sub any other veggies you like including halved mushrooms, zucchini, summer squash.

Make Ahead Instructions: The steak can marinate for up to 8 hours ahead of time. Chop the veggies hours or a day in advance.

To Cook Kabobs in Oven: turn oven to broil on high. Place kabobs on the top oven rack and cook for 7-15 minutes (depending on how well done you like your steak), rotating during cooking.

To Cook Kabobs in Grill Pan or Skillet: Heat pan over medium-high heat. Cook kabobs for several minutes, rotating once or twice, until cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

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I originally shared this recipe June 2014. Updated June 2019, June 2021, March 2022, June 2024.

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