African Piri Piri Kabobs Recipe

Fire up your grill for these flavorful African Piri Piri Kabobs! Tender sweet potatoes and your choice of venison or beef are marinated in a fiery piri-piri spice blend, then grilled to perfection. This recipe delivers a delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner. Get ready for an explosion of taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 317.6 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
African Piri Piri Kabobs

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for African Piri Piri Kabobs

  • Sweet Potato
  • Venison
  • Red Sweet Peppers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Piri Piri
  • Paprika
  • Dried Oregano
  • Ground Ginger
  • Ground Cardamom
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Ground Piri Piri Pepper

How to Make African Piri Piri Kabobs

  1. Peel and cube 1 pound of sweet potatoes into 1 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. Boil the sweet potato cubes in lightly salted water for 5 minutes, or until slightly tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
  3. Prepare 4 long metal skewers. Alternately thread the sweet potatoes, 1 pound of venison or beef (cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces), and 1 large sweet pepper (cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces) onto the skewers, leaving a 1/4-inch space between each piece.
  4. Drizzle the kabobs generously with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle generously with piri-piri spice (amount to taste).
  6. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grill rack.
  7. Place the kabobs on the preheated grill rack and cook for 25-35 minutes, turning occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the meat is cooked through. Internal temperature of meat should reach 160°F (71°C).
  8. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

10g

Carbs

9g