Shish Kabob
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Inactive time for marinating
30 mins
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Servings
10 people
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Calories
2737 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Shish Kabob
Description
This Shish Kabob recipe layers beef sirloin (or tenderloin) cubes with red and green bell peppers and red onion pieces. The beef is coated in a spice rub blending garlic powder, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, and paprika, seasoned further with salt and pepper. It is then soaked in a marinade of sliced red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and dry red wine for at least 30 minutes, with longer marinating times recommended for tougher cuts.
Before grilling, the meat is brought to room temperature to ensure even cooking over high heat on the grill, producing a seared outer crust while preserving juiciness inside. Vegetables are skewered alongside the meat to cook tender yet crisp, complementing the spices applied. The combination of warm spices and acidic marinade brightens the beef’s richness and balances the smoky grilled flavors.
These skewers make a hearty main dish served with rice, salad, or flatbread in Mediterranean-style meals. The steps of marinade and spice rub create distinct layered flavors that intensify with resting before grilling.
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp green cardamom ground
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt
- black pepper more for later, freshly ground
- 3 lb top sirloin steak cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, or beef tenderloin fillet
- 1 red onion large
- 2 green bell pepper
- 2 red bell pepper or orange bell pepper
For the marinade
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, large
- 2 lemon juiced
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup red wine dry
Instructions
At Least 1 1/2 Hours Before Cooking:
- Make the spice rub. In a large bowl, mix together the garlic powder, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, paprika, and a very generous pinch or two of salt and pepper.
- Season the meat. Add the meat to the bowl with the spice rub. Use your hands to rub the spices into the meat, coating the meat in the spices.
- Prepare the marinade. In a large and deep baking dish or Tupperware container, combine the red onions, lemon juice, olive oil and red wine. Add the seasoned meat and use your hands to work the marinade into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (preferably 2 to 4 hours, or overnight for a tougher cut of steak).
- Get ready. Remove the meat from your fridge for one hour before grilling. If you’re using bamboo or wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least one hour to prevent sticking. Cut the onion and bell peppers into pieces that are roughly the same width as the meat.
30 Minutes Before Serving:
- Preheat your grill. Lightly oil the grates of a gas grill and heat for 10 minutes on high.
- Prepare the skewers. Thread the meat, onion pieces (discard the slices from the marinade as they’ll be too thin), and bell peppers onto the prepared skewers. Alternate until you run out of meat–I do about 4 pieces of meat per skewer with the vegetables nestled in between. Hold onto the marinade as we’ll use it later. Season the skewers with more freshly ground black pepper.
- Grill. Place the shish kabobs on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally and brushing the meat a couple of times with the marinade as you go. They’ll be done in 8 to 10 minutes, depending on how hot your grill is and how well-cooked you like your meat.
- Rest before serving. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving platter. Allow 5 minutes for the kabobs to rest before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Marinate the meat for 2 to 4 hours, or overnight for tougher cuts to enhance tenderness and flavor.
- Allow the meat to come to room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking and retain juiciness.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent burning during grilling.
- Cut vegetables to similar size as meat cubes for uniform cooking on skewers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2737 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273.7kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 31.2g | 62% |
| Fat | 10.6g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 931.7IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 62.6mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 47.1mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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