Grilled Beef Souvlaki
Tender marinated beef skewers with oregano, lemon, and garlic—a Greek classic that grills in minutes. Serve with pita, tzatziki, and fresh tomatoes for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Add beef cubes and toss to coat evenly. Let sit 20 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
Thread beef onto skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces for even cooking.
- 4
Heat grill to high. Once grate is very hot, lay skewers on grill without moving.
- 5
Grill 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Beef should char at edges but stay pink inside.
- 6
Transfer skewers to a plate and rest 3 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- metal or bamboo skewers (soaked if bamboo)
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
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