PERFECT BEEF KEBABS
Juicy, tender, perfectlycharred! Easy marinade. Summer BBQ favorite. Meal prep champion!
Ingredients
For the Beef & Marinade:
- 2 lbs beef sirloin ribeye, or tenderloin, cut into 1-1½ inch cubes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For the Vegetables (Optional but Recommended):
- 2 bell peppers red, yellow, or green, cut into 1½-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion cut into chunks
- 8 oz mushrooms baby bella or white button
- 1 zucchini cut into thick rounds
- 8-12 cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut beef 1-1½" cubes. Pat dry.
- Mix marinade: oil, yogurt, lemon, garlic, spices, parsley. Coat beef.
- Marinate 2-4 hours (1 hr min, 8 hrs max).
- Thread beef on separate skewers from vegetables. Don't pack tight!
- Grill medium-high heat: 3-4 min per side, rotate for 4 sides. 10-12 min total.
- Rest 5 min. Serve with rice, pita, tzatziki!
Notes
- SEPARATE SKEWERS: Beef & veggies cook different rates!
- Uniform cubes essential: 1-1½" = even cooking. Use ruler!
- Soak wooden skewers 30 min: Prevents burning. Or use metal!