Description
Tender and flavorful, Greek Beef Souvlaki is a classic dish featuring marinated beef skewers grilled to perfection. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley for a taste of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Additional:
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Mix Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Marinate Beef: Add the beef cubes to the marinade, toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4–6 hours.
- Prep Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill Beef: Thread marinated beef cubes onto skewers. Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from grill, let rest, and serve with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- Serve with warm pita, tzatziki, and Greek salad for a complete meal.
- Try with lamb or chicken. For extra tenderness, marinate overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
