Northern Spice Rubbed Beef Skewers with Mint Yogurt Dip

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Grilled beef skewers coated in a warming northern-inspired spice rub served alongside a refreshing mint yogurt dip. This middle eastern-inspired beef ready in about 35 minutes pairs beef sirloin, 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 minced garlic clove

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 lb cubed beef sirloin with 2 tbsp olive oil and the spice mixture until well coated; marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Thread the beef cubes onto skewers and preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
4. Step 4: Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred on the outside and medium-rare inside.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve the hot beef skewers alongside the cool mint yogurt dip for dipping.