Description
This Greek Beef Souvlaki recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, flavorful beef skewers marinated in a zesty mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for grilling and serving with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Souvlaki:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add beef cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Skewer the Beef: Thread marinated beef onto skewers, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
- Grill the Souvlaki: Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef reaches desired doneness.
- Serve: Serve hot with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a side of fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, choose well-marbled beef and avoid overcooking.
- You can also add chunks of onion and bell pepper to the skewers for added color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
