Description
These juicy oven baked beef kababs are packed with flavor, featuring tender marinated beef and vibrant vegetables roasted to perfection. A perfect oven alternative to grilled kababs.
Ingredients
- Beef Sirloin or Chuck Steak: 1.5 pounds, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- Red Bell Pepper: 1 large, chopped into 1.5-inch pieces
- Red Onion: 1 large, chopped into wedges
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic Cloves: 4, minced
- Ground Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Smoked Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Coriander: 1/2 teaspoon
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Plain Yogurt: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if using.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and yogurt. Add beef and toss well. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Thread beef, bell peppers, and onions onto skewers, spacing evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Place skewers on the rack or foil-lined sheet without overlapping.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway. Broil the last 3 minutes for a charred finish.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest 5 minutes, sprinkle with parsley or lemon juice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with pita, rice, or salad.
Notes
- Tip: Use a wire rack for better air circulation and browning.
- Tip: Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Tip: Broil at the end to mimic grill-charred edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg