Mediterranean Diet Grilled Beef Kabobs
Elevate your summer grilling game with these flavorful Mediterranean Diet Grilled Beef Kabobs, a nutritious and vibrant dish perfect for your next backyard barbecue. Tender beef sirloin is marinated in a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and fragrant herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary, creating a rich Mediterranean-inspired medley. Skewered alongside colorful bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes, these kabobs offer a balanced combination of protein and fresh vegetables. Quick to prepare and cook, these kabobs come together in under an hour, making them an ideal choice for a healthy, satisfying weekday dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend feast. Pair them with a crisp green salad or fluffy couscous for a complete Mediterranean meal that’s as delicious as it is wholesome!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 zucchini
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Cut the beef sirloin into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Chop the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion into similarly sized 1-inch pieces. Slice the zucchini into thick rounds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to prepare the marinade.
Add the beef cubes to the marinade, ensuring the beef is evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Assemble the kabobs by threading the marinated beef, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes onto the skewers, alternating between the meat and vegetables.
Place the kabobs on the grill and cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through to your desired level of doneness and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the grilled beef kabobs warm with a side of your choice, such as a fresh green salad or couscous.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1866 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
