Description
Sizzling Savory Beef Kebabs bring Mediterranean grilling magic to your summer table. Marinated tender beef, perfectly charred and seasoned with aromatic herbs, delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings and Marinade:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Vegetables and Skewers:
- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Craft a robust marinade by whisking together olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Submerge beef cubes completely in the marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Prepare wooden skewers by soaking them in cool water for 30 minutes to prevent charring during grilling. Heat outdoor grill to 400-450°F.
- Remove beef from marinade, gently shaking off excess liquid. Carefully thread marinated meat onto prepared skewers, interspersing with chunky bell pepper and onion segments.
- Position kebabs on preheated grill grates, maintaining consistent medium-high temperature. Rotate skewers every 3-4 minutes to ensure uniform caramelization and cooking.
- Monitor beef’s internal temperature, cooking approximately 10-12 minutes for medium doneness. Meat should develop a rich, golden-brown exterior with slight char marks.
- Transfer grilled kebabs to a clean serving platter. Allow them to rest 3-5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Present alongside fluffy rice, warm pita bread, or crisp Mediterranean salad for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Prevent wooden skewers from burning by soaking them in water for 30 minutes before grilling, ensuring they don’t catch fire during cooking.
- Enhance marinade flavor by letting beef sit overnight, allowing spices to deeply penetrate and tenderize the meat for maximum taste.
- Achieve perfect doneness by using a meat thermometer – medium-rare is around 135°F, medium is 145°F, ensuring juicy and flavorful kebabs.
- Customize kebabs for different diets by substituting beef with chicken, tofu, or shrimp, and using gluten-free soy sauce for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg