American · Hawaiian · main

Beef Kabobs Waikiki

Beef Kabobs Waikiki reads umami 5.9, citrus 5.2 and sourness 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a American · Hawaiian main, about 6 hr 22 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 6.6 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.9 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 6.7 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 3.0 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 3.8 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 5.9 · Citrus 5.2 · Sourness 5.0 · Salinity 4.7 · Allium 3.9 · Richness 3.6 · Sweetness 3.2 · Earthy 2.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Fruity 2.3 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Floral 1.3 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Bitterness 0.8 · Nutty 0.8 · Heat 0.7

What's in it (11)

• 3/4 c. soy sauce
• 1/3 c. lemon juice
• 4 tsp. prepared mustard
• 4 lb. round steak, cut in 2-inch cubes
• 1 lb. fresh mushrooms
• 1 lb. cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 c. salad oil
• 2 Tbsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 1 lb. small onions
• 2 to 3 green peppers, cut in chunks

Time & effort: about 6 hr 22 min (30 min active) · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 102.4 kcal, 11.6 g protein, 4 g fat, 5.4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (5 steps)

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except meat and vegetables. Stir until well blended.
2. Place cubed meat in a 9
3. x 13-inch cake pan.
4. Pour marinade over and refrigerate overnight.
5. Turn occasionally.

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• Grilled Turkey Burgers with Avocado — American
• Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup — Italian

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.