Grilled Coffee-Rubbed Beef Skewers with Spiced Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Tender beef skewers rubbed with a fragrant coffee and spice blend, grilled to perfection and served alongside a cooling spiced yogurt dip. This Middle Eastern-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, instant coffee granules, smoked paprika 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp instant coffee granules
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp instant coffee granules, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make the coffee rub.
Step 2: Toss 1.5 lbs beef sirloin cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil and the coffee rub, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the dip by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the beef cubes onto skewers.
Step 5: Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare to medium, turning carefully to get nice char marks.
Step 6: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the spiced yogurt dip on the side.