Mediterranean Beef Skewers

If these Mediterranean Beef Skewers had a Hinge profile, its bio would be “great at parties.”

Equipment

Here's everything you need to make my Mediterranean beef skewers at home:

• large bowl
• grilling skewers (I'm using wooden)
• grill or grill pan
• chef's knife
• cutting board

Get the full ingredients list and instructions below!

Cooking Tips

1. The recipe calls for cubed sirloin, which most grocer stores sell already prepped and ready to go, and it's not hard to do on your own either, but don't forget you can always ask your butcher to cut it up for you! This will save you a little time and you might make a friend in the process. It was actually a conversation with my butcher that inspired me to make this recipe!
2. If you don't have a grill, or it's not grilling season, this can also be made stove top with a grill pan. But with my family, we'll be grilling outside all year long — yes, even in the snow! I'm using wooden skewers but you can also use reusable ones. If you are using wood skewers, I recommend soaking them in water for 30 minutes before grilling. This will prevent them from catching fire and burning on the grill.
3. Serve it with... grilled peach and tomato salad, grilled vegetable salad with salsa verde, or artichoke and prosciutto pasta salad.

Mediterranean Beef Skewers

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 lbs sirloin beef cubed (see notes)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ½ tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dry thyme
• 2 lemons

Optional for Serving

• arugula
• pomegranate seeds

Method

 

1. Add 1.5 lbs cubed sirloin to a large bowl and season with 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 ½ teaspoon salt, a few cracks of black pepper and the juice of 1 lemon. Toss to evenly coat. Cover and place in the fridge overnight, or as long as you have, ideally at least 30 minutes!
2. Heat the grill to 450°F. Meanwhile, add your beef to the skewers and let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
3. Season your grill, then place the skewers at a 45° angle on the grates. Close the lid and let cook for 5 minutes untouched. Flip and let cook for another 3-5 minutes on the other side. If your meat is sticking to the grill, don’t force it off. Let cook until it naturally releases. You'll know it's ready when it has noticeable grill marks and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 130°F for medium-rare or 140°F for medium.
4. Plate on a bed of arugula and top with pomegranate seeds. Serve with fresh lemon slices and enjoy!