Ingredients for Beef Kabobs With Moroccan Spices
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, plus 1 red onion cut into wedges
- Lemon, Zest Of
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1.5 lbs cubed beef sirloin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- No quantity specified
- Fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- 4 (10-inch) bamboo skewers
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How to Make Beef Kabobs With Moroccan Spices
- **Prepare the Marinade:** In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cup chopped onion, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried mint, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper. Blend until smooth.
- **Marinate the Beef:** In a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, combine 1.5 lbs cubed beef sirloin (about 1-inch cubes), 1 bay leaf, and the marinade. Seal the bag, pressing out excess air. Turn to coat the beef thoroughly.
- **Refrigerate:** Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- **Prepare Skewers:** Soak four 10-inch bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- **Prep Vegetables:** While the beef marinates, prepare your vegetables. (Suggested: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 green bell pepper cut into chunks, 1 red onion cut into wedges).
- **Preheat Grill/Broiler:** Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
- **Assemble Kabobs:** Thread the vegetables and beef cubes onto the skewers, alternating between meat and vegetables, starting and ending with an onion wedge.
- **Grill Kabobs:** Place the skewers on the grill rack or broiler pan, keeping them about 2-3 inches from the heat source. Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade halfway through, until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness (internal temperature of 160°F for medium-well).
- **Finish Marinade (Optional):** Pour any remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 minute. This step is optional but adds a flavorful sauce for serving.
- **Serve:** Serve the kabobs immediately, drizzled with the remaining marinade if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
3g
Carbs
3g
