Name: Mediterranean Beef Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lbs. top sirloin, cut into 1 1/2” cubes; 2 red bell peppers, sliced into 1 1/2” chunks; 1 pint cherry/grape tomatoes; 2 small or 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/4” slices; 1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/2” chunks; Marinade:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons EACH paprika, garlic powder; 1 teaspoon EACH onion powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, sugar, salt; 1/4 teaspoon EACH cayenne pepper, pepper; Whipped Feta Tzatziki Dip:; 1/2 large cucumber, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed and softened (use ⅓ less fat); 2 oz. feta at room temperature (about ⅓ cup loosely packed feta); 8 oz. plain Greek yogurt (1 cup); 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh dill; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Mediterranean Beef Kabobs are flavorful and tender pieces of marinated top sirloin, grilled with fresh vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and onions. Served with a creamy whipped feta tzatziki dip, this dish brings Mediterranean flavors to life.

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 lbs. top sirloin, cut into 1 1/2” cubes
2 red bell peppers, sliced into 1 1/2” chunks
1 pint cherry/grape tomatoes
2 small or 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/4” slices
1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/2” chunks
Marinade:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons EACH paprika, garlic powder
1 teaspoon EACH onion powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, sugar, salt
1/4 teaspoon EACH cayenne pepper, pepper
Whipped Feta Tzatziki Dip:
1/2 large cucumber, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed and softened (use 1/3 less fat)
2 oz. feta at room temperature (about 1/3 cup loosely packed feta)
8 oz. plain Greek yogurt (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh dill
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients until fully combined.
Add the cubed beef and vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and tomatoes) to the marinade. Stir to coat the ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for more flavor.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated beef and vegetables onto skewers, alternating between beef and veggies.
Grill the kabobs for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the beef reaches your desired level of doneness, turning occasionally.
While the kabobs are grilling, prepare the whipped feta tzatziki dip. In a food processor, combine cucumber, salt, cream cheese, feta, Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the kabobs are done, remove them from the grill and serve with the whipped feta tzatziki dip on the side.

Notes

For a more charred flavor, grill the kabobs a little longer on each side.
If you don’t have a grill, you can cook these kabobs under a broiler or on a grill pan.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 kabob with dip
Calories: 400
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 70mg