Delicious Spiced Beef Kabobs marinated in a wet rub of fresh herbs and warm spices. An exotic dining you don't have to leave the backyard for!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword beef, Shish Kabob
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 446kcal
Author Kathleen
Ingredients
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce:
8OuncesPlain Yogurt
2/3CupEnglish CucumberVery Finely Chopped
1/4CupRed OnionVery Finely Chopped
2TeaspoonsFresh MintVery Finely Chopped
1TeaspoonFresh CilantroVery Finely Chopped
1TeaspoonDried Cumin
1TeaspoonFresh Lemon Juice
1/4TeaspoonSalt
Wet Rub:
1/2Large Red OnionCut Into 2 Inch Pieces
6Garlic ClovesPeeled
2Heaping Tablespoon Fresh MintCoarsely Chopped
1Heaping Tablespoon Fresh Marjoram Leaves
2TablespoonDried Paprika
1TablespoonSalt
2TeaspoonsGround Ginger
2TeaspoonsGround Coriander
2TeaspoonsBlack Pepper
1TeaspoonGround Turmeric
1/4TeaspoonGround Cinnamon
1/3CupOlive Oil
1/3CupFresh Lemon Juice
Kabobs:
3PoundsBeef SirloinCut Into 1 1/2 Inch Cubes
Bamboo Skewers Soaked In Water For A Few Hours
Instructions
Make Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce:
In a small bowl mix together all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use up to 8 hours.
Make The Wet Rub:
In the work bowl of a food processor or blender, add all wet rub ingredients and process until smooth. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.
Make Kabobs:
In a large bowl, add cubes of sirloin and wet rub and toss until meat is evenly coated with rub. Cover and refrigerate approximately 2 hours. 2. Thread cubes onto skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. Grill skewers on medium direct heat until the desired doneness. Generally 8-12 minutes