The Best Grilled Lamb Kabobs
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Main Course
The Best Grilled Lamb Kabobs
Description
This recipe for The Best Grilled Lamb Kabobs begins by cutting boneless lamb into uniform one-inch pieces to ensure even cooking. The meat is marinated overnight in a mixture of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, dry red wine, and steak seasoning, which imbues the lamb with a balanced savory and slightly sweet profile.
Chopped onions and large pieces of bell pepper are added to the marinade and combined with the lamb, which helps to mellow and flavor the vegetables. The marinated pieces are then arranged on skewers, optionally alternating meat and vegetables for even grilling.
The kabobs are grilled for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until the lamb reaches preferred doneness, developing a slightly charred exterior while remaining juicy inside. The combination of the marinade and grilling provides a deep savory taste enhanced by the wine and sauces.
These kabobs serve well as a centerpiece for a casual meal or outdoor barbecue, paired with simple sides or grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs lamb boneless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 cup red wine dry
- 2 green bell pepper chopped, large
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 1 red bell pepper optional for grilling, large
- 1 bell pepper optional for grilling, large, yellow
- 1 yellow onion optional for grilling, large
Instructions
- Cut meat into one-inch cubes. Place the meat in a dish, cover with soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, wine, and steak seasoning.
- Chop the onion and bell peppers into large squares. Using your hands, mix them together and press to extract the juices. Combine the veggies with the lamb and marinade. Let it all marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Place the marinated lamb on skewers. If you choose to add fresh bell pepper and onion, cut it into equal size pieces.
- Grill the kabobs until they’re cooked through, depending on your preference. Start with 3-4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1198mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.