Lamb And Beef Kabobs Recipes

PERSIAN KOOBIDEH KABOB + VIDEO

Steps:

• Grate the onion (See Note 1) and place onion in a sieve set over a bowl to drain. Press and squeeze out all the excess water. Discard onion juice or save for soup or other use.
• In a bowl add the ground beef, lamb, shredded onions, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, turmeric, paprika, and mix well. Divide meat mixture evenly into eighths and form the meat onto 8 skewers, molding and flattening meat around skewer with wet hands to make each kebab about 8" long (See Note 2). For a traditional look, gently press meat between thumb and index finger once meat is on skewer (see photos). If not using skewers, shape meat into eight 8" hot dog/sausage shapes. Set kabobs aside.
• Clean your grill and heat to 350°F. Oil your grill so these don't stick. Place the skewers on grill and cook until browned on each side and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
• Allow meat to rest for 3-5 minutes and sprinkle with a little ground sumac, squeeze of lemon and or toum garlic spread. Serve immediately.

LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 40 cubes. Combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, red wine, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Add the lamb cubes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days. Toss occasionally.
• Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread the coals in 1 tight layer on the grill.
• Cut the red onions in quarters and separate each quarter into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb alternately with sections of onion on skewers. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb with salt and pepper. Next place 4 or 5 cherry tomatoes on skewers, threading them through the stem of the tomato. Rub the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. First, place the lamb skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium rare. Approximately 5 minutes before the lamb is done, place the tomato skewers on the grill, turning once, until seared on the outside but still firm inside.
• For the sauce, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and lemon juice to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until reduced in half. Add the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Serve the sauce on the side.

LAMB AND BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first five ingredients. Place the lamb and beef in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade. Place vegetables in another large resealable plastic bag; add the remaining marinade. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate 1 hour. , On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread lamb, beef, onions, red peppers and mushrooms. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness and vegetables are tender. Serve with pita bread.

THE BEST MARINADE FOR KABOBS! (BEEF, PORK AND LAMB)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into a blender (except the green onions, if using add them in after blending).
• Blend for 30-40 seconds.
• Mix in in green onions.
• This recipe makes 3-1/2 cups of marinade, but may be stored in the refrigerator tightly covered in a glass container for up to 3 weeks.
• *NOTE* marinate the beef, pork or lamb for 8 hours or up to 24 hours chicken up to 8 hours.

EASY LAMB AND BEEF KABOBS OR GYROS

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes while you prepare the meat mixture.
• In a large bowl, combine all the other ingredients. Mix well with hands (use rubber gloves).
• Dry off the skewers so they aren't dripping wet, then form an oblong "sausage" around the skewer, securing firmly.
• Cover and refrigerate skewered meat for 30 minutes.
• If possible, use a veggie or fish grill (that has a smaller grate); brush or spray grill grate with oil.
• Set grill to medium-off-medium and grill each side for 5 minutes, turning only once, or until the outside of the meat is charred and the inside is medium.

LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, red wine, onion, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Place lamb and mushrooms in marinade and put in refrigerator for 6 hours. Thread ingredients onto skewers alternating lamb, mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes using 2 pieces of each. Place on grill brushing with marinade and cook until medium rare turning occasionally, about 6 to

BARBECUED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in shallow dish; add lamb and marinate overnight or at least 5 hours, turning lamb occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread lamb on skewers; broil or grill on medium-hot grill for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , For the dipping sauce, in a blender, add all the sauce ingredients. Cover and process on high until smooth. Serve with lamb.