Description
These mini beef and pepper kebabs start with a marinade seasoned with allspice, cloves and thyme that give it a Caribbean vibe, plus chipotle adds smoky heat and agave adds sweetness. Mini bamboo skewers, also called brochettes, make them perfect bite sized appetizers.
Ingredients
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Caribbean Spice Marinade
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce or wheat-free tamari
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper (powder)
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Beef Kebabs
- 1 pound beef sirloin steak
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into 24 3/4-inch squares
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into 24 3/4-inch squares
- Cilantro and orange zest for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place 48 (3-inch) bamboo skewers (also called brochettes) in a loaf pan, and cover with warm water.
- Combine garlic, onion, soy sauce, vinegar, agave, oil, chipotle, allspice, thyme and cloves in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Seal bag and set aside.
- Cut beef into 48 thin strips with a sharp carving knife, about 3-inches long. Add to the bag of marinade, press out excess air and seal. Agitate bag to coat the beef with the marinade. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
- Arrange two oven racks so they are evenly spaced in the oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Drain skewers
- Place pepper in a medium microwave safe bowl. Add ¼ cup water. Cover and microwave until crisp tender, 2 to 3 minutes minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Drain steak and discard marinade. Skewer beef onto brochettes. Add a piece of red or yellow pepper to the end of each kebab. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and cook 4 minutes. Switch pans of beef, rotating the pans around front to back to ensure even cooking. Roast until the beef is just barely pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes longer. {Alternatively cook in two batches.}
- Transfer the beef kebabs to a serving platter, sprinkle with cilantro and zest and serve.
Notes
Make-Ahead: You can prepare and assemble the skewers the night before. Refrigerate them for up to 12 hours before roasting in the over.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 kebabs
- Calories: 86
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 261 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g