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Persian Shish Kabob

By: MANOUCHEHR DELSHAKIB 
"Keep it simple is the idea in this recipe. The beef is marinated in a mixture of lime juice and onion, seasoned with salt and pepper, and grilled. Serve with a Persian style pilaf."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef tenderloin
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1/8 cup fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. Cut beef into cubes 1x1/2 inch. Add to a medium mixing bowl along with the onion, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. Thread beef on skewers, 6 to 8 pieces per skewer.
  4. Lightly oil grate, and place kebobs on grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, 12 to 16 minutes in all.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 297 | Total Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 113mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BaysChick   view full review
My husband's family make kabob by omitting the lime juice and marinating the meat in a cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used a cheap cut of beef for this recipe and I think it was a mistake. Using a filet would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Dilum   view full review
So *that's* how you marinate it! Second time around, I alternated cherry tomatoes and shallots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by zestychef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yogurt is an excellent marinade. My husband was very doubtful, but it turned out wonderfully....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by SANTIAGO450   view full review
These were awesome. My husband and I love persian food and now we dont have to leave home to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2004 by LMVO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband says " give it a 5!" We really liked this ALOT. Its amazing the amount of flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2004 by NOCATCHO   view full review
I made this recipe for a work cook out and it was a hit. I must say that I had my doubts but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2005 by MSERNI   view full review
This was a great recipe! I made it using ground beef and shaped it around the skewer kind of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2005 by Ladan   view full review
Excellent!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by LKF99   view full review
This has a wonderful flavor! The only modification I made was reducing the salt because we...

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