Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Beef Kebabs with Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Juicy beef kebabs seasoned with warm spices, grilled over charcoal for smoky depth and served with a cooling herbed yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cubed, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin, cubed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb cubed beef sirloin with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Prepare a charcoal grill to medium-high heat, ensuring the coals have a light ash coating.
3. Step 3: Thread the beef cubes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, leaving small gaps for even cooking.
4. Step 4: Grill the kebabs directly over the charcoal for 3-4 minutes per side, rotating to develop a smoky crust and reach medium-rare to medium doneness.
5. Step 5: While grilling, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
6. Step 6: Remove kebabs from grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving with the mint yogurt dip.