Beef Souvlaki Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
1048 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Beef Souvlaki Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Description
The kebabs are made by cutting thick-cut steak into one-inch pieces, then marinating them in a blend of olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. The meat should marinate for at least one hour, though longer marination up to 24 hours allows for deeper flavor and tenderness. During this time, the flavors penetrate the beef well.
The tzatziki sauce is prepared by salting peeled cucumber slices to draw out excess moisture, then blending them with cold Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. This produces a refreshing, creamy sauce with subtle herbal and citrus notes.
The beef is grilled over medium-high heat on skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning to ensure even cooking. Alternatively, the kebabs can be baked in a baking dish at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until cooked through. Serving the beef souvlaki with tzatziki provides a balanced meal rich in fresh, robust flavors typical of Greek cuisine.
Marinating longer enhances the tenderness and flavor of the meat, and the salt in the tzatziki preparation is key for texture and taste by removing water from the cucumber.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons oregano or 1 tablespoon dried, fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon juice from one medium lemon
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds steak sirloin or new york strip work well, thick-cut
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and sliced, + ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Greek yogurt cold, plain
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- ⅓ cup dill fresh or frozen, (may sub 2 tablespoons dried dill, chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Chop steak into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Combine oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and stir to combine. Combine steak and marinade in a large zip lock bag, press as much as the air out as you can, and seal. Chill for 1 hour or up to 24 hours (the longer you can marinate the more tender and flavorful the meat will be).
- Spread cucumber slices out on a paper towel. Sprinkle generously with salt on both sides and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Wrap cucumber slices in paper towels, squeeze excess liquid out, and transfer to a food processor or blender. Add remaining sauce ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to use.
- When ready to cook your kebabs, thread the steak pieces onto skewers and discard marinade. Grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, rotating throughout to ensure even cooking. Alternately you can bake them in a large baking dish arranged in a single layer at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped oregano and serve immediately with prepared tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- The beef can be marinated for 1 hour up to overnight to improve tenderness and flavor.
- Salting the cucumber slices before making tzatziki helps remove excess moisture for a creamier sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1048 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1048kcal | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 92g | 184% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 1129mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1190mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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