Best Cumin Beef Kebabs Recipes

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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 pounds sirloin flap steak or flatiron steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Equipment: 12 (12-inch) skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes if wooden
Accompaniment: roasted red pepper and walnut spread

Steps:

Stir together oil, oregano, garlic, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then toss with beef. Marinate, chilled, at least 2 hours.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . Thread about 4 pieces of beef onto each skewer, leaving small spaces between pieces, then transfer to a tray.
Oil grill rack, then grill beef, covered only if using a gas grill, turning, until browned but still pink inside, 4 to 5 minutes.

Cumin Coriander Beef Patties (Kebabs) image

Provided by C. Taylor

Time 23m

Yield 8 patties, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup grated onion
1 teaspoon minced ginger (or ginger ground to a paste) (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne (adjust for your heat preference)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4-1/2 cup packed chopped coriander leaves (or 1/4 cup minced mint leaves)
vegetable oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the meat, ginger (optional), onion, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, yogurt and vinegar. Mix well with your hands, mashing and kneading to blend the flavors and get a smooth texture.
Mix in the coriander leaves or mint leaves.
With wet hands shape and firmly press the meat into eight ovals or rounds 3/4-inch thick.
You can then grill the patties on a lightly oiled rack under medium heat, turning after 5 minute and continuing to cook until done. You can also broil them 5 to 7 inches from heating element turning them occasionally and cooking for about 8 minute or pan fry them 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

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Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound lean beef (top sirloin or tri-tip), well trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
8 small bamboo skewers
16 cherry tomatoes
1 small onion, cut into 16 small pieces

Steps:

Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl. Season generously with pepper. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Prepare barbecue (high heat) or preheat broiler. Thread beef onto 8 skewers, threading 2 tomatoes and 2 onion pieces onto each. Grill or broil until beef is tender, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes for medium rare.

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Categories Beef

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. finely chopped oregano
2 garlic cloves - minced
2 teasp. ground cumin
1 teasp. ground coriander
1/4 teasp. cayenne
2 pounds sirloin flap steak, flatiron steak or flank steak, thin as you can get
12 12-inch skewrs, soaked 30 minutes in water if wooden

Steps:

Stir together oil, oregano, garlic, spices and 1/2 teasp. salt in a bowl. Cut beef in 1 1/2 inch pieces, toss with marinate and chill at least 2 hours. Prepare grill medium-hot. Thread about 4 pieces of beef on each skewer, leaving small spaces. Oil grill and grill beef until browned but still pink, 4-5 minutes.