Caribbean Kebobs Recipe

Name: Caribbean Kebobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons peanut or other vegetable oil; 2 onions, chopped; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup pureed papaya or papaya nectar; 3 tablespoons curry powder; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 4 to 5 firm ripe bananas, or 3 to 4 ripe plantains, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds; 18 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple; 18 1- to l 1/2-inch cubes fresh papaya

Servings: persons

3 pounds beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons peanut or other vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup pureed papaya or papaya nectar
3 tablespoons curry powder
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
4 to 5 firm ripe bananas, or 3 to 4 ripe plantains, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds
18 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple
18 1- to l 1/2-inch cubes fresh papaya

1
Heat the oil in a skillet, and saute the onion and garlic over low heat until they are tender.
2
Add the papaya puree or nectar, curry powder, vinegar, brown sugar, and salt and pepper, and mix well.
3
Remove the skillet from the heat, and let the mixture cool.
4
When the marinade is cool, put the meat into a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over.
5
Marinate the meat for 4 to 8 hours.
6
Prepare a charcoal fire for grilling, or preheat the broiler.
7
Drain and reserve the marinade.
8
Thread the meat and fruit on skewers, and grill or broil them, basting often with the reserved marinade.
9
Remove the meat and fruit from the skewers, and serve them hot on a bed of fluffy rice.

1370

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons peanut or other vegetable oil, 2 onions, chopped, 2 to 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Kebobs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Kebobs

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Variations & substitutions

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