When it comes to grilling, beef often takes the spotlight. But pairing it with the right vegetable can turn a simple meal into something unexpectedly delicious. Enter Brussels sprouts. Once misunderstood, these little green gems have earned their place on modern plates, especially when grilled to bring out their natural sweetness and crisp edges.
Grilled beef and Brussels sprouts make a bold, flavorful duo. The beef delivers savory richness, while the sprouts provide earthy contrast and texture. When both hit the grill, they develop a smoky char that enhances their individual flavors and unites them in one cohesive dish.
This combo works well in a variety of ways. You can thread beef cubes and halved Brussels sprouts onto skewers for easy grilling and serving. Or, grill the sprouts in a basket while cooking a marinated steak alongside. No matter the method, the result is a satisfying mix of juicy meat and crisp-tender vegetables.
What really makes this pairing special is the balance. The slight bitterness of Brussels sprouts pairs beautifully with the umami of grilled beef. Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and the dish gets a bright, acidic lift that cuts through the richness. Toss in some garlic or herbs for an extra punch of flavor.
Grilled beef and Brussels sprouts are also incredibly versatile. They can be the star of your dinner plate or served over rice, grains, or salad greens for a complete meal. Leftovers? Chop them up and toss into a wrap or grain bowl for an easy lunch the next day.
This dish proves that grilling doesn’t have to be about heavy sauces or complicated techniques. With just a few quality ingredients and a hot grill, you can create a meal that feels both rustic and refined. It’s ideal for weeknights, cookouts, or any time you want to keep things simple and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin steak
- 1 pound brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the olive oil mixture onto the beef sirloin steak. Place steak on preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Remove steak from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While the steak is resting, prepare the brussels sprouts. Cut off the ends of the brussels sprouts and slice them in half.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced brussels sprouts with the remaining olive oil mixture. Place brussels sprouts on the grill, cut side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender and lightly charred.
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Serve the grilled beef and brussels sprouts together and enjoy!
Nutrition
Um, what’s thyme? Can I use something else? Help me, please!
This recipe was a hit at our dinner! The flavors melded really well. I will make it again for sure!
I mean, how can you go wrong with steak?? But the sprouts were eh.
Steak is life! But yeah, I feel you on the sprouts. They can be hit or miss. Did you try seasoning them more?
Honestly, I love brussels sprouts! But some people just can’t appreciate their flavor. Grilling them is the best way!
simple and tasty! oliven oil is my fav for grilling.
Is it really necessary to let the steak rest? I didn’t and it was still good. Just saying!
Great, but I forgot to buy thyme and used oregano instead. Still tasty!
Oregano isn’t too bad, glad it still turned out tasty! I’ll have to try that next time. 😄
I dunno if that substitution works. Thyme’s flavor is different. Hope it wasn’t too weird!
I don’t like brussels sprouts, but this recipe actually made them taste good.
Wow, I never thought I’d hear someone say that about brussels sprouts! This recipe sounds great. I’ll have to try it!
I thought steak was supposed to be grilled longer. I did it 7 minutes on each side and it was too done. Be careful!
I thought brussels sprouts were a myth. Turns out they’re real and kinda good?
Haha, right? They’re like little cabbages or something! This recipe sounds amazing, gonna try it!
I didn’t have thyme, so I used rosemary instead. Still yum!
This is just amazing! The flavors blend so well together, especially the balsamic! 5 stars all the way!
I think you can use any veggies, right? Add carrots!
I tried this and my steak ended up chewy. Maybe I overcooked it? Not sure if I’ll try again.
Sorry to hear that! It could be overcooked. Steaks are tricky! Try cooking it less next time.
Chewy steak is the worst! Maybe you should try a different cut next time? Sirloin can be tough sometimes.
Bad, just bad. The steak was fine but brussels are just disgusting. Never cooking sprouts again! 🤢
Steak good, sprouts not so much. How do people eat these? LOL.
How long do I grill the beef if I want it well done? Pls help!
Grilling old brussels sprouts is gross. Should’ve used fresh ones! Not impressed.
Yum, we loved this recipe! It’s so easy to make and tastes fancy.
Yummm! Just finished cooking and my family loved it. Brussels sprouts are now a staple for us!
Really? Brussels sprouts are kinda bitter tho. 🤔
So glad to hear that! Brussels sprouts are the best. 🤗
I didn’t like the brussels sprouts, they were kinda bitter. Maybe 4 minutes less on the grill?
Wasn’t a fan of the brussels sprouts, but the steak was juicy!
Followed the recipe but my sprouts burnt. Any tips for next time?
This is the best grilled beef recipe I’ve ever tried! So much flavor!
Tried this and my dog wouldn’t even eat it. Yuck!
Maybe your dog has a fancy palate? I’ve made this for my family, and they loved it!
Dogs eat anything! Must be you’re doin’ it wrong.
Short and simple! I appreciate that. Cooked this for my kids and they actually ate the sprouts!
Shouldn’t you use fresh thyme? Dried is fine but fresh makes it better. Also cut the sprouts smaller they take so long.
I think the olive oil is too much! My steak was swimming in it. Maybe just a tbsp next time?
Absolutely delicious! The flavors blend so well together. Will make again!
This was okay but my brussels sprouts turned out too bitter. Not sure what went wrong.
Grilled beef? Yes!!, but Brussels sprouts? Yuck! Gotta stick with potatoes. Not for me.
I get you! Potatoes are so much better than brussels sprouts. They just taste weird to me!
Brussels sprouts are actually really good when grilled! You might wanna give ’em another shot. Just saying!
Meat good, but I’m not sure about the thyme. Didn’t taste it much.
Delicious! The whole family loved it.
Too much vinegar for me. Maybe just a teaspoon next time?
Brussels sprouts??? Yuck! I used green beans instead and still turned out great! 😁
This recipe was amazing! The beef was so juicy and the brussels sprouts were just perfect. Will make it again!
I don’t like brussels sprouts, but my husband loved this dish. He said the marinade was great. I rated it a 4 since I had to pick them out.
How can you not like brussels sprouts? They’re amazing when cooked right! But I’m glad your hubby liked it. More beef for him!
I get it! Brussels sprouts can be hit or miss. At least your husband enjoyed it! Maybe next time you could try a different veggie?
I gotta admit, I was skeptical about brussels sprouts, but these turned out amazing. Who knew they could be so good on the grill?
I dunno, brussels sprouts kinda taste like dirt to me. Maybe add some garlic next time?
I totally get what you mean! They can have a strong flavor, but garlic would definitely help. I love adding some roasted garlic to mine!
Uhm, I think dirt is a bit harsh? They aren’t everyone’s fav but try them roasted with some spices, they get way better.
I tried it but my sprouts burned. I think I left them on too long. Not sure if I’ll try again.
Don’t give up! Just keep an eye on them next time. I’m sure it will turn out better!
Grilling is good but my coookin skills not so good. Help!
Beef is bad for health! Why you eat meat? Try vegan instead!!
Is it really necessary to grill? Can’t I just fry the beef instead?
You can fry it, but grilling gives it a unique flavor! Give it a try!
This was delicious! The balsamic really brought out the flavor of the beef.
Does it really need olive oil? Can I skip it? Kinda broke right now…
Why does it take so long to grill?! I burned my steak. 😩
Grilling’s all about timing! Keep an eye on the clock or maybe marinate it longer next time to prevent burns. 😬
Sorry to hear about your steak! It can be tricky to get the timing right, maybe try using a meat thermometer next time? 🤔
Too much oil! Next time I’ll use less. Might try with chicken.
I think the oil really helps keep the beef juicy! But yeah, chicken could work too. Just adjust the cooking time!
Less oil? I dunno, man. Looks good as is! But chicken might not have the same flavor…
easy recipe, will cook for dinner this weekend. Maybe try it with chicken?
Love this! Sprouts were crunchy and steak was perfect.
Really? I tried it and the steak came out kind of tough. Maybe I overcooked it? 🤔
I’m so glad you liked it! The crunchiness of sprouts with the juicy steak is a game-changer! 😍
Followed the recipe exactly but the beef came out kinda tough. Might be my grill.
They say thyme is good for you. I love the smell. Those sprouts were quite delish tho. Thx!
I totally agree! Thyme really does add a nice flavor 🌿. Glad you enjoyed the sprouts!
Um, I didn’t think sprouts tasted good at all. They kinda gross me out 😝. But hey, to each their own!
This was amazing! The beef turned out so juicy. Will definitely make it again.
Yum! Beef and sprouts. 2 of my fav things! Gonna eat this every week!
This was sooo good. I never liked brussels sprouts until now! Thanks!
Grilled these last night, forgot to cut brussels sprouts. Oops! Still tasted great tho!!
Meh, my kids didn’t touch the brussels sprouts. They prefer fries.
I was skeptical about brussels being grilled, but wow, they tasted good! Will add this to my favs.
I swapped out the beef for chicken and it still worked well! Still good!
I’ve never thought about using chicken! That’s a great idea! Will try it sometime!
Brussels sprouts are so good! But can you grill other veggies too? Like corn?
This was amazing! The beef was so tender and the brussels sprouts were perfect. Will definitely make again!
Grillin’ is always a good idea. Good recipe, easy to follow.
Super simple recipe. Got it done in no time! Only didn’t like the thyme—next time I’ll skip it.
Glad you liked it overall! Thyme can be hit or miss for some. You could try rosemary next time; it might jazz it up!
Did you really cook it right? I feel like thyme gives it that nice flavor. Skipping might lead to blandness. Just saying!
This recipe made me love brussels sprouts! Grill them up!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Grilling really brings out the flavors of the brussels sprouts!
I don’t know, I think brussels sprouts are still gross no matter how you cook ’em.
Delicious! But I used way more balsamic vinegar, my family found it more tangy which was good for us!
Made this for my date. He loved it! Thanks!
I don’t like brussels sprouts. They tasted icky on the grill. Might stick to broccoli next time.
I get that! Brussels sprouts can be hit or miss. Broccoli is always a safe bet! 😄
You are crazy!! Brussels are delicious on the grill. Maybe you didn’t cook them right? 🤔
This was delish! Little change: added some paprika, gave it a nice kick!
Never thought to grill brussels sprouts! Great combo.
I ended up using chicken instead of beef, but it still turned out great! Nice flavor!
That’s awesome! Chicken is a great alternative. Glad it turned out yummy! 😊
The steak was so juicy! I didn’t even wait for it to rest. 🤤
Meat and veg? Who eats that? I prefer pizza or burgers, lol.
Pizza and burgers are great, but you gotta try this too! It’s delish!
I followed the recipe, but my steak was dry. Maybe cook it less?? Not sure this is the best way to prepare it.
Yeah, maybe you cooked it too long? I usually take mine off at 3-4 mins each side for juicy steak. Also, resting is super important!
I tried this recipe, but my sprouts turned out mushy. I think I cooked them too long. Maybe I’ll try again but with less time.
Don’t worry! Mushy brussels sprouts happen to the best of us. Just keep an eye on them next time and you’ll get it right!
Brussel sprouts are the devil’s vegetable! Not trying this, thanks.
5 stars!!! My kids loved the beef! They usually don’t eat veggies but these were a hit.
So simple yet so delish! I subbed the balsamic for soy sauce and it turned out yum! Who knew brussels could be grilled?
Grilling is so easy! Just throw stuff on fire! I’ll be making this for my friends. Hope they like it. 🙂
Meh, this is just steak and greens. Went to fast food instead. Not impressed.