Best Kabab Kebabs Or Middle Eastern Skewers Recipes

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MIDDLE EASTERN BEEF KABOBS



Middle Eastern Beef Kabobs image

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.

KOFTA KEBABS



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These kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices; the first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market. They are very good! Serve with yogurt, flat bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.

Provided by SRKELZ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 1h20m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground lamb
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
28 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board. Mix the garlic into the lamb along with the onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended. Form the mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening into a 2 inch oval; repeat with the remaining skewers. Place the kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the lamb has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 6 minutes for medium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

KABAB (KEBABS OR MIDDLE EASTERN SKEWERS)



Kabab (Kebabs or Middle Eastern Skewers) image

Kababs are popular in the Middle East. These are often prepared during barbecues and eaten with pita bread and salads. Yield is approximate.

Provided by Pneuma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 15 kebabs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 kg ground beef
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
skewer, presoaked, as needed

Steps:

  • mix all ingredients in a food processor, pulse for a few seconds just enough to mix them. If you don't have a food processor, mix them well with your hands in a bowl.
  • shape like jumbo hotdogs, not footlong just 3 inches long :P
  • skewer them and grill each side until cooked; you can put 2 kebabs for each skewer then serve warm.

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