How To Make Beef Kebab | How To Make Meat Soft & Tender

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive than beef.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini maintains moisture and texture while being lower in calories.

Cube the beef into chunks, not larger than a certain size for even cooking.

In a mixing bowl, combine beef with a maximum of 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, 1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper, and spices including paprika, cardamom powder, turmeric, coriander, and cumin.

Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of olive oil to the beef mixture and mix well.

Let the mixture marinate for a few hours or overnight if possible.

Thread the marinated beef onto skewers, alternating with tomato and onion, and optionally bell peppers or zucchini.

Preheat the grill and cook the skewers until done.

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