Mshikaki (Kenyan Marinated Beef Skewers)
Tender beef cubes marinated in garlic, ginger, lemon and warm spices, then grilled on skewers until charred at the edges.
- Time35 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 472kcal
- 7.9gcarbs
- 3.9gof which sugars
- 30.1gfat
- 12.4gsaturates
- 40gprotein
- 2.5gfibre
- 1.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, lemon juice, oil, tomato purée, all the spices and the salt into a paste.
- 2
Add the beef and turn until every piece is coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- 3
If using wooden skewers, soak 8 of them in water for 30 minutes. Heat a grill or barbecue to medium high.
- 4
Thread the beef onto the skewers, alternating with pieces of onion and green pepper.
- 5
Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the beef is charred at the edges and just cooked through.
11 min - 6
Rest for 3 minutes, then serve with ugali, chapati or a fresh tomato and onion salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.