Northern Spice-Rubbed Beef Kebabs with Charred Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

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Boldly spiced beef skewers inspired by northern flavors, grilled alongside smoky charred peppers and onions. This Middle Eastern beef recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, smoked paprika, and ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 12 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
6 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb beef sirloin cubes with 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Thread the marinated beef, 1 large red bell pepper pieces, and 1 large yellow onion wedges alternately onto 6 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 3: Grill the kebabs for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until beef is cooked to medium-rare and vegetables are charred and tender.
Step 4: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.