Best Grilled Beef Kebabs With Scallions Cilantro And Mint Recipes

Sesame Beef and Scallion Kebabs image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 pound boneless shell steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
five 7-inch bamboo skewers
8 scallions, trimmed

Steps:

In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, the garlic, the oil, the gingerroot, the sugar, the vinegar, the sesame seeds, and the pepper. Thread the steak cubes loosely onto 4 of the skewers and thread the remaining skewer crosswise through the middle of each scallion so that the scallions stand parallel to one another. Put the beef and scallion kebabs in a shallow dish just large enough to hold them, pour the marinade over them, coating them well, and let the kebabs marinate, chilled, turning them frequently, for 25 minutes. Grill the kebabs on an oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals, turning them, for 10 minutes. Alternatively the kebabs may be broiled under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat in the same manner.) Divide the beef and the scallions, both removed from the skewer, between 2 plates.

Seekh Kebab With Mint Chutney image

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Time 45m

Yield 6 kebabs

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/4 pounds ground lamb
1 packed cup shredded Amul cheese or white Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
1/3 packed cup very finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons deggi chile powder, plus additional for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced green Thai chile or serrano chile (with seeds)
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon black cumin seeds (shah zeera) or regular cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Kosher salt
Neutral oil, for greasing
3 packed cups roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
2 packed cups roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced green Thai or serrano chile (seeds included)
2 tablespoons anardana (dried pomegranate seeds), crushed, or very finely chopped fresh mango
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, plus more as needed
Red onion, very thinly sliced, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Prepare the lamb skewers: In a large bowl, combine the lamb with the cheese, cilantro, chile powder, ginger, garlic, green chile, garam masala, cumin seeds, cardamom and 2 teaspoons salt. Shape the meat like a sausage into six 5-inch logs that are just under 2 inches thick. Skewer each and pack them tightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours and up to overnight to firm up.
Prepare the mint chutney: Add the cilantro, mint, red onion, ginger, green chile and 1/4 cup water to a blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. (Add more water by the spoonful, if needed, until mixture is saucy.) Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the anardana, lemon juice and sugar; season to taste with salt and more sugar, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use. (The mint chutney is best the day it's prepared, but it can be refrigerated one day in advance.)
Brush the grill with neutral oil and heat over medium. Grill the kebabs, rotating as needed, until browned all over and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with mint chutney, and very thinly sliced red onion, if desired. Sprinkle kebabs and onions (if using) with deggi chile powder and serve immediately.