Best Middle Eastern Beef Kabobs Recipes

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MIDDLE EASTERN BEEF KABOBS



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These are great either right off the grill or at room temperature - which makes them the perfect dish to pack up and take to the park on a hot summer night. The preserved lemon is a surprisingly good compliment to the beef tenderloin. Try them with a side of Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h31m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed and cubed into 16 pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced large
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced large
4 preserved lemons, halved (see Cook's Note)
8 white mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed
1 red onion, diced large
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 lemon, zested
Pinch dried mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Once your meat and veggies have been prepped let the skewering fun begin! Thread a piece of green pepper onto the skewer. Follow it with a cube of beef, then one half of a preserved lemon, a couple of pieces of red onion, another piece of beef, a piece of red pepper and cap it with a mushroom. Repeat the process with the rest of the skewers. Set all of the kabobs into a roasting pan in one layer and set aside.
  • Place the remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl and whisk until well incorporated. Pour the mixture over the kabobs and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to high heat. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook 3 minutes per side. Remove and serve immediately or let cool, pack 'em up and take them on a picnic.
  • Serve with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.
  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times to make a chunky sauce.

MIDDLE EASTERN BEEF KABOBS



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Categories     Beef     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 34

Ingredients
2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed and cubed into 16 pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced large
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced large
4 preserved lemons, halved, see Cook's Note*
8 white mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed
1 red onion, diced large
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil
8 (10-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 lemon, zested
Pinch dried mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Once your meat and veggies have been prepped let the skewering fun begin! Thread a piece of green pepper onto the skewer. Follow it with a cube of beef, then one half of a preserved lemon, a couple of pieces of red onion, another piece of beef, a piece of red pepper and cap it with a mushroom. Repeat the process with the rest of the skewers. Set all of the kabobs into a roasting pan in one layer and set aside.
Place the remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl and whisk until well incorporated. Pour the mixture over the kabobs and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to high heat. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook 3 minutes per side. Remove and serve immediately or let cool, pack 'em up and take them on a picnic.
Serve with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.
*Cook's Note: Preserved lemons can be found in specialty food stores and Middle Eastern markets
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times to make a chunky sauce.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/middle-eastern-beef-kabobs-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Steps:

  • Ingredients 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed and cubed into 16 pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced large 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced large 4 preserved lemons, halved, see Cook's Note* 8 white mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed 1 red onion, diced large 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 cup olive oil 8 (10-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce: 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced 1 tablespoon diced onion 1 lemon, zested Pinch dried mint Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Once your meat and veggies have been prepped let the skewering fun begin! Thread a piece of green pepper onto the skewer. Follow it with a cube of beef, then one half of a preserved lemon, a couple of pieces of red onion, another piece of beef, a piece of red pepper and cap it with a mushroom. Repeat the process with the rest of the skewers. Set all of the kabobs into a roasting pan in one layer and set aside. Place the remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl and whisk until well incorporated. Pour the mixture over the kabobs and refrigerate 1 hour. Preheat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to high heat. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook 3 minutes per side. Remove and serve immediately or let cool, pack 'em up and take them on a picnic. Serve with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce. *Cook's Note: Preserved lemons can be found in specialty food stores and Middle Eastern markets Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times to make a chunky sauce. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/middle-eastern-beef-kabobs-recipe.html?oc=linkback

MIDDLE EASTERN BEEF KABOBS



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Wonderful flavors! Great for a barbeque, picnic, or party! Adapted from Food Network Special, courtesy of Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh. They won the competition and now have their own show!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Meat

Time 31m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed and cubed into 16 pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced large
1 green bell pepper, seeded, diced large
4 preserved lemons, halved (use recipe here on Zaar or buy premade)
8 white mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed
1 red onion, diced large
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 (10 inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare your meat and vegetables by cleaning, seeding, cubing and chopping. Thread a piece of green pepper onto the skewer. Follow it with a cube of beef, then one half of a preserved lemon, a couple of pieces of red onion, another piece of beef, a piece of red pepper and top it with a mushroom. Repeat the process with the rest of the skewers. Set all of the kabobs into a roasting pan in one layer and set aside.
  • Place the remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl and whisk until well mixed. Pour the mixture over the kabobs and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to high heat. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook about 3 minutes per side. Remove and serve immediately or let cool, and take them on a picnic.
  • Serve with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.
  • Cucumber Yogurt Sauce:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse a couple of times to make a chunky sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.8, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 101.4, Sodium 957.6, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 31.1

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