AFFORDABLE DINNER
Beef Shish Kabobs with Fried Potatoes
★ Kid-ApprovedAn easy, wholesome recipe made without gluten or yeast ingredients—created for real families and real grocery budgets.
TIME40 minESTIMATED COST$2.86 per servingDIETGluten free + yeast free
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Ingredients
- ✓1 1/4 pounds beef sirloin or round steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ✓1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ✓2 bell peppers, cut into chunks
- ✓1 large onion, cut into chunks
- ✓3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ✓1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ✓1 teaspoon paprika labeled gluten free
- ✓1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- ✓3/4 teaspoon salt
- ✓Black pepper to taste
- ✓8 metal skewers or wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
LET'S COOK
Directions
- 1If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes
- 2Wash hands, keep raw beef separate from vegetables that will not be cooked, and sanitize the work area
- 3Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat
- 4Add the potatoes, half the paprika, half the garlic powder, and half the salt, cover, and cook 18–22 minutes, turning every few minutes, until browned and tender
- 5Toss the beef, peppers, and onion with the remaining oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, oregano, and pepper
- 6Thread the beef and vegetables onto the skewers without crowding
- 7Broil on a foil-lined sheet pan 4–6 inches from the heat for 10–14 minutes, turning twice, until the beef reaches at least 145°F
- 8Transfer to a clean platter and rest 3 minutes
- 9Serve two kabobs with fried potatoes per person and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
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