Beef Kebab With Peppers
Beef kebab with peppers has serious flavor using coriander, chiles, garlic and turmeric. Serve with rice and a yogurt sauce.
These Beef Kebabs with Peppers are a classic, crowd-pleasing dish that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Tender chunks of beef, colorful bell peppers, and simple seasonings come together on skewers for a meal that’s hearty, vibrant, and perfect for grilling season—or any time you’re craving something savory and satisfying.
The key to great beef kebabs starts with the cut of meat. Well-marbled cuts like sirloin or ribeye stay juicy and flavorful when cooked over high heat. Cutting the beef into evenly sized pieces ensures everything cooks at the same rate, resulting in tender, perfectly cooked bites. A simple marinade—often made with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and a touch of acid—enhances the beef’s natural flavor without overpowering it.
Bell peppers add both color and sweetness to these kebabs. As they grill, the peppers soften slightly and develop light char marks, bringing out their natural sugars. Red, yellow, and orange peppers work especially well, creating a beautiful contrast against the rich, savory beef. When paired together on skewers, the beef and peppers balance each other perfectly—meaty, juicy bites followed by sweet, smoky vegetables.
These Beef Kebabs with Peppers are incredibly versatile. Grill them outdoors for a classic summer meal, or use a grill pan or broiler when cooking indoors. Serve them straight off the skewer with rice, couscous, or warm pita bread. They’re also delicious paired with a fresh salad, tzatziki, or a simple yogurt sauce for added freshness.
Another bonus of this recipe is how easy it is to customize. Add onions, mushrooms, or zucchini to the skewers for extra vegetables. Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste—keep it simple with salt and pepper, or add spices like paprika, cumin, or chili flakes for more depth.
Juicy, colorful, and packed with flavor, these Beef Kebabs with Peppers are an easy yet impressive dish that works for weeknight dinners, backyard cookouts, or casual entertaining. Simple ingredients, bold results, and plenty of ways to make them your own.
Beef Kebab With Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup onion-grated
- 2 tbsp coriander
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic-grated
- 2 Thai or Serrano chiles-minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 3 bell peppers-cut into 2" pieces
Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ lime-juiced
- ¼ tsp cumin
- pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp coriander
- chopped parsley-garnish
Instructions
- Set oven to broil and move oven rack 6" below broiler.
- Mix beef, onion, coriander, 2 Tbsp yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, chiles, salt and turmeric until well combined, Be careful to not overmix.
- Roll into 15 meatballs about 1 1/2' diameter. Put 3 meatballs on each skewer, separating each meatball with bell pepper. Place on foil lined cookie sheet.
- Broil for 5 minutes, then turn and broil until no longer pink. About 5 minutes. Remove from oven and put on a serving platter or plates.
- Mix all ingredients for the yogurt sauce and serve with the kebabs.