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Moroccan Inspired Beef Kabobs
Kabobs always say summer to me. This recipe for Moroccan inspired kabobs are delicious and easy to make. I used my very own blend of authentic Moroccan spice blend: ras el hanout. Other goodies on the skewer are sweet onion, mushrooms and tomato.
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Sirloin cubed into 1 ½ inch chunks
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp authentic Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 12 mushrooms
- 2 sweet onion cut into chunks
- 4 tomatoes 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.
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Notes
- If your skewers are large the mushrooms might split. Microwave the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes on high to soften them before sliding on the skewers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
470mg
(20%)
Potassium
878mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
25.8mg
(29%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% 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.