Description
A savory dish featuring marinated meat grilled on skewers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef or lamb, cubed
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add cubed meat to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated meat onto skewers, leaving some space between pieces for even cooking.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with pita, rice, or grilled vegetables.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or shrimp for the meat.
- Experiment with different spices like sumac or turmeric for flavor variations.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or mint for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: kabob, skewers, grilled meat, Middle Eastern cuisine