Spiced Beef Kebabs with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Servings: 6
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
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 4mg