Smoky Turkish Beef Kebabs

Name: Smoky Turkish Beef Kebabs
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp grated yellow onion; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 4 garlic cloves, grated; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2.5 lb grass-fed top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large bunch scallions, cut into 3-inch pieces; Avocado oil for grilling; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp ground sumac; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Grilled sirloin kebabs with smoky spices and a sumac onion salad. Sirloin is a lean cut that cooks quickly while remaining tender.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp grated yellow onion
1 tbsp tomato puree
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2.5 lb grass-fed top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large bunch scallions, cut into 3-inch pieces
Avocado oil for grilling
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp ground sumac
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Instructions

For the kebabs: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, onion, tomato puree, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Add the beef cubes, tossing to coat. Marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate overnight.
Thread three or four cubes of meat onto the skewers, alternating them with the scallion pieces.
For the onion salad: Combine the onion, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and salt in a small bowl. Use your hands to gently massage the onions, mixing everything well, then stir in the mint.
Preheat the grill to 450°F or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill with the avocado oil. Grill the skewers for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the beef is cooked through and the scallions are charred. Serve the skewers with the onion salad on the side.

Active Compounds

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Salicylic Acid
From: Cumin

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DNA Damage
Protects against · via Cumin
Colorectal cancer
Reduces risk of · via Salicylic Acid
Cancer
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