Description
Mediterranean Beef Kabobs are juicy, marinated beef skewers grilled to perfection with vibrant vegetables and bold Mediterranean flavors. They’re perfect for summer cookouts or a healthy, flavorful dinner served with tzatziki, hummus, or warm pita.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
- 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers
- For the marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place beef cubes in a resealable plastic bag or bowl. Pour the marinade over the beef, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated beef and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
- Grill the kabobs for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef reaches desired doneness and vegetables are charred and tender.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with tzatziki sauce, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad.
Notes
- Use lamb or chicken as an alternative to beef.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- For added flavor, brush extra marinade over the kabobs while grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg