Cumin-Scented Beef Kebabs

Name: Cumin-Scented Beef Kebabs
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano; 1 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 2 pounds sirloin flap steak or flatiron steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 Equipment: 12 (12-inch) skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes if wooden; 1 Accompaniment: roasted red pepper and walnut spread

From the kitchen of Carly

Beef chunks threaded onto skewers and coated in cumin, coriander, and oregano. The marinade keeps the meat juicy while the grill adds char and smoke. Serve with roasted red pepper and walnut spread for a bright, nutty counterpoint.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11/4 cup olive oil
12 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
12 garlic cloves, minced
12 teaspoons ground cumin
11 teaspoon ground coriander
11/4 teaspoon cayenne
12 pounds sirloin flap steak or flatiron steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1Equipment: 12 (12-inch) skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes if wooden
1Accompaniment: roasted red pepper and walnut spread

Instructions

Stir together oil, oregano, garlic, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then toss with beef. Marinate, chilled, at least 2 hours.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . Thread about 4 pieces of beef onto each skewer, leaving small spaces between pieces, then transfer to a tray.
Oil grill rack, then grill beef, covered only if using a gas grill, turning, until browned but still pink inside, 4 to 5 minutes.