🧀 Say Cheese... and Beef! Grilled Halloumi Skewers That Bring the Sizzle 🔥

Name: Sweet Heat Steak & Halloumi Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes; 8 oz halloumi cheese, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar; 2 tablespoons Chipotle Olive Oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; Bamboo skewers (soaked in water)

July 16, 2025

Sweet Heat Steak & Halloumi Bites Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

If you’ve never had cheese that squeaks when you bite it, allow us to introduce you to your new summer crush: halloumi. Golden on the outside, creamy on the inside, and perfectly perched atop juicy grilled beef—these skewers are the flavor bomb your grill nights have been missing.

We call them “Surf & Turf’s cooler cousin” because they’re equal parts savory, salty, and sophisticated—with a Mediterranean twist. The best part? They’re ridiculously easy to pull off and make you look like a backyard BBQ legend.

At The Little Shop of Olive Oils, we like to brush ours with a blend of Chipotle Olive Oil and a drizzle of Pineapple Balsamic—just enough to bring out the richness of the beef and the tang of the cheese without overpowering that dreamy grill char.

So the next time you’re firing up the grill, skip the ordinary and make these skewers your new go-to. They’re bold, they’re cheesy, and they’re begging for a spot on your summer menu.

P.S. We sell all the oils and balsamics you need to make these sizzle the right way. Come taste-test at our Franklin shop—we dare you not to fall in love.

Sweet Heat Steak & Halloumi Bites

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Calories

350

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Ingredients

1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
8 oz halloumi cheese, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons Chipotle Olive Oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Bamboo skewers (soaked in water)

Directions

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, toss steak with Chipotle Olive Oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
In a separate bowl, gently toss halloumi cubes with Pineapple White Balsamic.
Thread steak and halloumi alternately onto skewers.
Grill for 2–3 minutes per side, turning until steak is cooked to your liking and halloumi is golden and slightly crisp.
Remove from grill and drizzle with additional Pineapple White Balsamic and Chipotle Olive Oil if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy.