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Beef Kebabs

Cultural Context

Beef kebabs have roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, where skewered meats are a staple at gatherings and celebrations. Traditionally enjoyed with flatbreads and dips, they symbolize hospitality and communal dining. Today, kebabs have gained global popularity, with variations seen in many cultures, from Turkish shish kebabs to American barbecue skewers.

Middle EasternTRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 onion (red)
2-3 cloves garlic
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 sprig fresh rosemary
beef stock
water
lemon zest
1 spoonful sugar
salt
cracked black pepper
blade steak
mixed sweet peppers
pineapple
wooden skewers

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein and creaminess.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: onions

Zucchini is lower in calories, while onions are often cheaper.

1

Add 1/4 onion (red) to a blender or mixer.

2

Add 2-3 cloves of garlic to the blender.

3

Pour in 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.

5

Add 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, stripped from the stem.

6

Add beef stock and water to the mixture.

7

Add lemon zest using a microplane or potato peeler.

8

Add 1 spoonful of sugar and salt to taste.

9

Add cracked black pepper to the mixture.

10

Blend the marinade until well mixed.

11

Trim the blade steak, removing larger pieces of fat.

12

Cut the steak into roughly 5 cm (2 inch) chunks.

13

Pour the marinade over the beef and mix to coat.

14

Cover and refrigerate the beef for about 1 hour.

15

Cut mixed sweet peppers into large chunks for skewering.

16

Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning.

17

Thread the peppers onto the skewers, alternating colors for appearance.

18

Prepare separate skewers for pineapple chunks.

19

Skewer the beef pieces, folding them over to hold together better.

20

Preheat the grill, ensuring one side is hot and the other cooler.

21

Start grilling the beef on the hottest side of the grill.

22

Place the vegetable skewers in a medium heat area on the grill.

23

Put the pineapple skewers on the cooler side of the grill.

24

Spread some marinade on the vegetables before grilling.

25

Flip the vegetable skewers to coat with marinade on both sides.

26

Grill for about 10 minutes, checking for char.

27

Total grilling time is around 15-20 minutes, until cooked to desired doneness.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingskeweringgrilling

Equipment Needed

blendergrillwooden skewersmixing bowlcutting boardknife

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Also Known As

KebabsShish Kebabs

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