Grilled Cajun-Spiced Beef Kebabs with Minnesota Wild Rice Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Tender grilled beef kebabs accented with Cajun spices paired with a refreshing wild rice salad inspired by Minnesota's native grain. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, Cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, cut into wedges red onion
• 1 cup wild rice blend
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 1 cup wild rice blend according to package instructions (about 45 minutes), then fluff and cool to room temperature.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb beef sirloin cubes with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 2 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated. Thread the beef onto skewers alternating with 1 large red bell pepper pieces and 1 medium red onion wedges.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the kebabs for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until beef is cooked to medium doneness and vegetables have slight char.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooled wild rice, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled beef kebabs over a bed of wild rice salad while warm.