Beef Souvlaki

Beef Souvlaki is a delicious Greek BBQ dish featuring marinated beef skewers grilled to perfection. It’s served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce and is perfect for a healthy outdoor meal.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 300 grams, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Wooden skewers - 4, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Add the beef cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated beef cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers.
5. Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
6. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 3 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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