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Shish Kabobs

Cultural Context

Shish kabobs have roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, where skewered meats are grilled over open flames. Traditionally enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations, they symbolize hospitality and community. Today, shish kabobs are popular across the globe, often featuring various meats and vegetables to cater to diverse tastes.

Middle EasternUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 whole lemon
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin
yellow bell pepper
red bell pepper
purple onion

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

1

Start by making a marinade in a medium-sized bowl.

2

Add 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup oyster sauce, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl.

3

Squeeze in the juice of 1 whole lemon, ensuring seeds are kept out.

4

Add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and garlic powder to the marinade.

5

Whisk the marinade together until combined.

6

Cut 1 1/2 lbs of beef sirloin into approximately 1-inch pieces.

7

Add the beef pieces to the marinade and mix with hands to coat evenly.

8

Cut a yellow bell pepper, a red bell pepper, and a purple onion into 1-inch pieces.

9

Add the cut vegetables to the bowl with the beef and mix to coat them in the marinade.

10

Let the beef and vegetables marinate together.

11

Prepare skewers for grilling, using either wooden or metal skewers.

12

Start threading the skewers by placing a piece of vegetable on the end, followed by a piece of beef, then another vegetable, and repeat until the skewer is full.

13

Preheat the grill to at least 400°F.

14

Place the skewers on the grill once it's hot, ensuring to leave some space at the ends for handling.

15

Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

medium-sized bowlwhiskknifecutting boardskewersgrill

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

KebabsSkewers

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