Ingredients
Beef
- 500 g beef steak (such as sirloin or tenderloin), cut into cubes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 onion small, grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Skewers
- wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning)
Serving
- flatbreads or pita bread
- sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions
- fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: minced garlic, grated onion, olive oil, yogurt, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a smooth marinade.
- Add the beef cubes to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated beef cubes onto the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Place the beef kebabs on the preheated grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. You can also cook them on a stovetop grill pan.
- While the kebabs are cooking, you can warm the flatbreads or pita bread on the grill for a minute or two on each side.
- Serve the beef kebabs on the warm flatbreads or pita bread and garnish with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the kebabs before serving. You can also serve them with a side of yogurt sauce or tahini sauce if desired.Enjoy your delicious homemade Turkish beef kebabs!
Nutrition Facts
Steak kebabs
Amount per Serving
Calories
410
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Cholesterol
78
mg
26
%
Sodium
73
mg
3
%
Potassium
422
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
286
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.