Persian Shish Kabobs (Kabab Chenjeh) - Cooking with Yousef

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers a creamier texture while sour cream is often cheaper.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Chop the onion very thinly and set aside in a bowl.

Trim the fat from the top sirloin steak and cut it into 1.5-inch cubes.

Add the chopped onion to the bowl with the meat.

Pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil and mix to coat the meat and onion.

Add 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 tablespoon salt to the bowl.

Massage the mixture to combine all ingredients well.

Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

Prepare vegetables: slice mushrooms, bell pepper, and zucchini, and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Thread the marinated beef and vegetables onto skewers, alternating between meat and vegetables.

Grill the skewers over flame until cooked to desired doneness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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