Description
Delicious and flavorful Marinated Greek Beef Souvlaki Skewers featuring tender top sirloin beef chunks marinated in a zesty blend of mustard, honey, lemon, herbs, and spices, grilled to perfection with vibrant bell peppers and onions for a classic Mediterranean meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Souvlaki & Marinade:
- 1 kg top sirloin beef cut in chunks (35 oz.)
- 2 tsps mustard
- 1–2 tsps honey
- juice of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp hot paprika
- 6 tbsps olive oil
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black and pink peppercorns (to taste)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsps fresh thyme
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
For Assembling the Beef Skewers:
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 9–10 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Cut the top sirloin beef into uniform 3 cm (1 inch) cubes and set aside for marinating.
- Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine mustard, honey, lemon juice and zest, hot paprika, olive oil, salt, black and pink peppercorns, dried oregano, fresh thyme, and minced garlic. Add the beef chunks and mix well to coat all pieces evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight to maximize flavor.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Chop green and red bell peppers and the onion into 3-3.5 cm equal square pieces. Place them in a bowl, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground pepper, and toss to coat.
- Prepare the Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during grilling, and trim the tips so they fit your grill pan comfortably.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the beef cubes onto the skewers alternating with pieces of bell pepper and onion for flavor, spacing comfortably.
- Brush and Drizzle: Lightly brush the skewers with the remaining marinade and drizzle with olive oil to enhance moisture and flavor while cooking.
- Cook the Souvlaki: Heat a large grill pan over high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill the beef skewers in batches for about 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes to evenly brown and cook through. Baste with olive oil throughout cooking to keep skewers juicy.
- Rest before Serving: Remove the skewers from the pan, place on a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Marinating overnight intensifies flavor and tenderizes the beef.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill pan.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, before grilling.
- Use a grill pan with ridges to mimic outdoor grilling experience if grilling indoors.
- Resting meat after cooking ensures juicier, more tender kabobs.
Keywords: Greek beef souvlaki, beef kabobs, grilled beef skewers, marinated beef, Mediterranean grilling recipe, top sirloin skewers