Cumin-Scented Beef Kebabs

Name: Cumin-Scented Beef Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 2 pounds sirloin flap steak; 12 pieces wooden skewers; 1 serving roasted red pepper and walnut spread

Tender pieces of sirloin steak marinated in a fragrant blend of cumin, coriander, and oregano, then grilled to perfection. These Middle Eastern-inspired kebabs are served with a roasted red pepper and walnut spread.

6 servings

2 hr 20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup olive oil
•2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
•2 cloves garlic
•2 teaspoons ground cumin
•1 teaspoon ground coriander
•¼ teaspoon cayenne
•2 pounds sirloin flap steak
•12 pieces wooden skewers
•1 serving roasted red pepper and walnut spread

Cooking Instructions

1.
Stir together oil, oregano, garlic, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then toss with beef. Marinate, chilled, at least 2 hours.
120 min
2.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . Thread about 4 pieces of beef onto each skewer, leaving small spaces between pieces, then transfer to a tray.
15 min
3.
Oil grill rack, then grill beef, covered only if using a gas grill, turning, until browned but still pink inside, 4 to 5 minutes.
5 min