Moroccan Inspired Beef Kabobs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
259 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Moroccan
Moroccan Inspired Beef Kabobs
Description
The recipe starts with marinating beef cubes in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, Moroccan ras el hanout spice blend, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. This imbues the meat with herbaceous and warm spice notes characteristic of Moroccan cuisine. Alongside the beef, mushrooms, sweet onions, and tomato halves are threaded onto skewers to cook evenly over medium-high grill heat. Grilling brings out a smoky char that complements the seasoned beef and tender vegetables.
The dish includes couscous prepared according to package instructions and garnished with fresh parsley, providing a light, fluffy side that absorbs the flavors of the kabob components. The textures contrast well between the juicy beef, softened mushrooms, and crisp-tender vegetables.
A helpful tip for preventing mushroom splitting is to microwave them briefly before skewering to soften them slightly. The recipe highlights the importance of refrigerating the marinated meat for adequate flavor absorption before cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak cubed into 1 ½ inch chunks
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout, authentic
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper cracked
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 12 mushrooms
- 2 sweet onion cut into chunks
- 4 tomato small, cut into halves
- 1 .8 oz couscous box
- 2 Tbp parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together olive oil, lemon juice, Moroccan spice blend, cracked pepper, salt and cilantro.
- Add the cubed beef to the bowl and mix thoroughly then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Assemble kabobs by alternating beef, mushrooms, onion and tomatoes.Tip: If you microwave the mushrooms for about 1 minute they will get slightly soft and less likely to crack when you slide them on the skewer.
- Heat the grill to medium high.
- Cook the kabobs about 6-7 minutes on each side. The edges should have a nice char.
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- Garnish couscous with parsley.
Notes
- Microwave mushrooms 1-2 minutes on high before skewering to prevent splitting and ease sliding onto skewers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 25.8mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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