Greek Beef Kabobs

Juicy, caramelized, smoky with a sweet and tangy marinade, Beef Kabobs means summer's finally here! And the best way to celebrate is to move our cooking outdoors and fire up the grill. Here's to laid back cooking and breezy al fresco family meals in the coming months.

Yield: 9-10 skewers
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Greek Beef Kabobs

Greek Beef Kabobs

Juicy and smoky Greek beef kabobs with a simple and flavorful marinade of honey mustard along with fresh, tangy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or a tasty dinner any night of the week.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

Beef Marinade
Vegetables for Grilling
Tzatziki Sauce

Instructions

Marinating the Beef
  1. Cut the beef into equal sized cubes about 1 inch (3 cm) and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. In the bowl with the beef, add all the ingredients for marinade (mustard, honey, lemon, paprika, olive oil, salt and pepper, oregano, thyme and garlic) and combine thoroughly. Marinade in the refrigerator for at least 1hour or overnight.
Preparing the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Use a tea towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out the water. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. In a medium size bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped mint, chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt.
  3. Mix well and transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
Prepare the vegetables
  1. When ready to cook the beef kabobs, prepare the vegetables.
  2. Cut the bell peppers, onions and mushrooms into equal sizes. Place them in a bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Assembling and Grilling the Kabobs
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Alternate pieces of marinated beef, bell peppers, red onions and mushrooms on the skewers.
  3. Grill the kabobs for about 10-12 minutes (2 minutes on each side) until nicely charred and cooked through. Turn occasionally until cooked to your desired doneness.
  4. Once cooked through, place beef skewers on a plate, cover with foil and let them rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve with pita bread, couscous, barley or other grains, greek salad and side of tzatziki sauce.

Notes

What are the best cuts of beef for kebabs?

Beef sirloin is fairly inexpensive, naturally more tender and has more flavor so you can get great results without a lot of prep. If you only have an hour to marinate, choose a pricier, more tender cut, like New York strip. If you're really short on time (and money is certainly no object!) splurge on beef tenderloin, which only requires a quick 30-minute soak in the marinade. However, I wouldn't recommend chuck steak - it can be too tough and chewy for kabobs.


Beef Temperatures/Doneness

Use a meat thermometer! For medium-rare beef, aim for an internal temperature of 130-135°F (57°C). For medium beef, aim for an internal temperature between 140-144°F (60°C).


The best vegetables for BBQ skewers:

Bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, baby potatoes. Cook time on the grill will vary by shape and size of each vegetable. Most veggie kabobs will take between 7 to 10 minutes, on average, to cook through.

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