Description
Succulent beef shish kebab brings Mediterranean grilling magic to home kitchens, showcasing marinated meat’s rich flavors. Meat skewers provide a simple yet impressive meal that you can easily master for delightful outdoor dining experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) beef tenderloin or top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk all marinade ingredients in a large bowl, reserving a portion for vegetable seasoning. Transfer vegetable marinade to a separate container.
- Meat Marination: Submerge beef cubes in primary marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavor infusion.
- Vegetable Seasoning: Coat bell peppers and onions with reserved marinade, gently tossing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Grill Preparation: Heat outdoor grill to high temperature (450°F/232°C), lightly oiling grates to prevent sticking.
- Skewer Assembly: Construct 8 balanced skewers by alternating marinated beef, bell peppers, and onions, ensuring uniform ingredient distribution.
- Grilling Process: Reduce grill heat to medium (350°F/175°C). Place skewers on cooking surface, rotating every 3-4 minutes to promote even cooking and prevent excessive charring.
- Final Cooking: Grill for 8-10 minutes, periodically basting with remaining marinade to enhance moisture and flavor. Remove when beef reaches medium-rare to medium doneness (internal temperature 135-145°F/57-63°C).
- Resting Stage: Transfer kebabs to a serving platter and rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, allowing meat juices to redistribute and enhance overall tenderness.
Notes
- Marinate Smartly: Let beef absorb flavors for at least 30 minutes, but avoid exceeding 2 hours to prevent meat from becoming mushy.
- Skewer Technique: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning and potential fire hazards during grilling.
- Temperature Control: Monitor grill heat closely; medium heat prevents exterior charring while ensuring interior meat remains juicy and tender.
- Rest and Relax: Allowing kebabs to rest after grilling helps redistribute meat juices, guaranteeing maximum flavor and preventing dry, tough texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg