Spicy Beef Kebabs

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Dis-Kabob-Ulated

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (38)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(38)

Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 2 hr 32 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Special equipment: 4 (12-inch) metal skewers

Directions

Cut the beef into 1 1/2 to 1 3/4-inch cubes and place into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

In the bowl of a food processor combine the garlic, paprika, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper and red wine vinegar. With the processor running drizzle in the olive oil.

Pour the marinade over the meat and toss to coat. Place in the refrigerator in an airtight container or a sealable plastic bag and allow to marinate for 2 to 4 hours.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the meat onto the skewers leaving about 1/2-inch in between the pieces of meat. Place on the grill and cook, with lid lowered, 2 to 3 minutes per side, 8 to 12 minutes in all (8 minutes for rare and 12 for medium). Remove from the heat to aluminum foil, wrap and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes prior to serving.

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Susan Brookfield, WI 10-24-2009
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Tender:-)
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a good recipe to take an inexpensive piece of meat and make it tender and... It was still good.
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Ann Nixa, MO 10-09-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As usual, AB nailed it. These were excellent. I didn't have any sirloin, so I bought tri-tip roast, and cut it into cubes. ... Its so well-marbled that it was tender as can be. Served with cous cous and a salad, and my family thought I was a goddess. A new "company" dish!Read more
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Jeff Springfield, VA 09-20-2009
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Great flavor, but will marinate longer next time
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Marinated these for about 3 hours before hitting the grill. Great flavor, but not exactly "spicy" as the name implies.... Definitely a keeper recipe, but I'll be playing with the marinating time in the future. Maybe 8 hours next time.Read more
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Laurie Anchorage, AK 08-26-2008
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Good Flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I liked the flavor, very easy to make but next time I would probably use a more tender cut of meat. You can never go wrong... with Alton's recipes that's why I love him!Read more
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Tracy Williston, ND 07-09-2008
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Even my picky eater loved these
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A huge hit at my table! Not enough heat to turn up the nose of my picky eater, and enough flavor to keep the interest of the... adults. I will be making these again this summer!. I did leave out the pepper(allergy), and used balsamic vinegar.Read more
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Anonymous 06-26-2008
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Another Fantastic Recipe from Alton Brown
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great recipe and is really quite simple. I served this with couscous and other grilled veggies. I didn't marinate... the meat quite as long as specified, although it would have made it even better. Simply delicious! Would make again!Read more