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Greek Beef Souvlaki

Greek Beef Souvlaki: Juicy Skewers Bursting with Flavor

Greek Beef Souvlaki offers a flavor-packed experience with every bite, making it a must-try for meat lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1.5 pounds Beef Cubes Sirloin or tenderloin
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano Dried
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread For wrapping
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a zesty marinade.
Beef Marination
  1. Add the beef cubes into the marinade and ensure each piece is coated well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Grilling Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes.
Threading Skewers
  1. Once marinated, thread beef cubes onto skewers, leaving space between each cube.
Grilling Skewers
  1. Grill the skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side, aiming for a total of 8 minutes for medium-rare.
Serving
  1. Remove skewers from the grill and let them rest. Serve hot in pita with tzatziki sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate the beef for maximum flavor. Serve with Greek salads or roasted veggies on the side for a complete meal.

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