Middle Eastern Beef Kabobs Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Beef Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed and cubed into 16 pieces; 1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced large; 1 green bell pepper, seeded, diced large; 4 preserved lemons, halved (use recipe here on Zaar or buy premade); 8 white mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed; 1 red onion, diced large; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 8 (10 inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon diced onion; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed and cubed into 16 pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced large
1 green bell pepper, seeded, diced large
4 preserved lemons, halved (use recipe here on Zaar or buy premade)
8 white mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed
1 red onion, diced large
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 (10 inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Prepare your meat and vegetables by cleaning, seeding, cubing and chopping. Thread a piece of green pepper onto the skewer. Follow it with a cube of beef, then one half of a preserved lemon, a couple of pieces of red onion, another piece of beef, a piece of red pepper and top it with a mushroom. Repeat the process with the rest of the skewers. Set all of the kabobs into a roasting pan in one layer and set aside.
2
Place the remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl and whisk until well mixed. Pour the mixture over the kabobs and refrigerate 1 hour.
3
Preheat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to high heat. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook about 3 minutes per side. Remove and serve immediately or let cool, and take them on a picnic.
4
Serve with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.
5
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce:
6
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse a couple of times to make a chunky sauce.

1262

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed and cubed into 16 pieces, 1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced large, 1 green bell pepper, seeded, diced large, 4 preserved lemons, halved (use recipe here on Zaar or buy premade), and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Beef Kabobs 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!

Middle Eastern Beef Kabobs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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