Description
Greek Beef Souvlaki is a flavorful and tender dish made with marinated beef skewers that are grilled to perfection. The beef is marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and other spices, giving it a delicious Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for summer grilling, these souvlaki are great served with pita, tzatziki, and a simple salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes, if using)
- Pita bread, for serving
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
- Add the beef cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to marinate.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated beef onto the soaked skewers, packing them tightly.
- Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the beef is browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness (medium-rare is ideal for this dish).
- Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the souvlaki with warm pita bread, a side of tzatziki sauce, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Enjoy your Greek Beef Souvlaki with a side of Greek salad or roasted vegetables!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute beef with chicken or lamb for different flavor variations.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a little hot sauce to the marinade.
- For a more tender result, you can marinate the beef overnight for deeper flavor.
- To make this dish low-carb, serve it with a Greek salad instead of pita or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg