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As soon as the weather warms up, I’m taking the cover off of my grill and firing it up! I absolutely love grilling season and these Spiced Beef Kebabs with Mint Yogurt Sauce are a dish that I make year after year.
Sure, you can grill up burgers and hot dogs anytime you want, but these steak kebabs are just as easy and so much more special. To make them, I marinate boneless sirloin steak in a fantastic combination of warm, smoky spices, then thread them onto wooden skewers with seasonal veggies like bell peppers and onions. They cook on the grill in less than 10 minutes so you can get dinner on the table fast. It’s the perfect recipe for warm weather entertaining because you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen, but it still feels like you’re giving people an elevated meal.
I like to serve the skewers with warm pita bread and a drizzle of a fragrant homemade mint-yogurt sauce. Your guests will be so impressed and only you will know how easy it really was to whip up!
ingredients:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Red Wine or Apple Cider Vinegar
- Ground Cumin
- Ground Coriander
- Ground Cayenne Pepper
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Boneless Sirloin Steak
- Red Bell Pepper
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Onion
- Plain Yogurt
- Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Mint
- Pita Bread
step-by-step:
step one: make the marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
step two: marinate the steak
Trim off the excess fat from the steak. Cut into 1½-inch cubes and place in the marinade. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
step three: make the yogurt sauce
Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce: in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
step four: assemble the skewers
Soak the wooden skewers for 10 minutes. Once soaked, thread the marinated meat, bell peppers, and onions onto the skewers.
step five: grill the skewers
Heat the grill over medium-high heat (about 400℉). Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes per side for medium or until the meat reaches your desired doneness.
step six: let the skewers rest
Transfer the skewers to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.
step seven: garnish and serve
Serve with warm pita, mint yogurt sauce, and more fresh mint for garnish.
recipe faqs:
I’d look for a strip steak, beefy ribeye, or chuck eye!
You can marinate them 30 minutes in advance, but you can make the yogurt sauce a few days out! Just be sure to store it in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
If you’re looking to up your grill game this summer, you need to try these Spiced Beef Kebabs with Mint Yogurt Sauce. Tag me on social @thedefineddish so I can see your final dish!
looking for more grilling recipes to make this summer? try these!
Persian-Inspired Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Spicy Curried Shrimp Skewers and Grilled Veggie Couscous
Spiced Beef Kebabs with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
For the kebabs:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, plus more to taste (optional)
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2½ to 3 pounds boneless sirloin steak
- 8-10 wooden skewers
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds and stem removed and cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 1 green bell pepper, seeds and stem removed and cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 1 red onion, cut into large chunks
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For serving:
- warm pita bread
- extra mint leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Trim off excess fat from the steak. Cut into 1½-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce: in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Soak the wooden skewers for 10 minutes. Once soaked, thread the marinated meat, bell peppers, and onions onto the skewers.
- Heat the grill over medium-high heat (about 400℉). Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes per side for medium or until the meat reaches your desired doneness.
- Transfer the skewers to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.
- Serve with warm pita, mint yogurt sauce, and more fresh mint for garnish.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
