Iranian-Style Beef Shish Kabob
Iranian-Style Beef Shish Kabob features tender beef cubes infused with bright lime and sweet onion, yielding juicy bites with a lightly charred finish. The simple seasoning lets the beef shine while a citrusy tang keeps each skewer refreshing. Ideal for a backyard grill night or a festive gathering, it pairs beautifully with rice, flatbread, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Iranian-Style Beef Shish Kabob, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 67 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the beef into 1x1/2-inch cubes and put them in a large bowl. Add the onion, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Thread the beef onto skewers, 6 to 8 pieces per skewer. Discard any extra marinade.
- 4
Grill the beef skewers on the preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, for a total of 12 to 16 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the beef should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 258.36 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 40.91 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 11.73 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.11 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.46 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1171.63 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 75.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 246.98 mcg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin C 9.48 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Iranian Style Beef Shish Kabob is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Lime Juice, Onion, and Pork Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 258.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Iranian-Style Beef Shish Kabob made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Lime Juice, Onion, Pork Tenderloin, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Iranian-Style Beef Shish Kabob?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 258.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Iranian-Style Beef Shish Kabob easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Iranian-Style Beef Shish Kabob healthy?
- Iranian-Style Beef Shish Kabob has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 258.36 calories and 40.91 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1171.63 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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