Grilled Moroccan Beef Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

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These grilled beef skewers are a meal by themselves, but serve them up with lavash--a thin unleavened Middle Eastern bread--or flatbread for a more filling dish.

Grilled Moroccan Beef Skewers with Yogurt Sauce
Photo: Brie Passano
Hands On Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • Kosher salt and pepper

  • 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • Soft cracker bread (lavash) or pita bread, warmed

  • Chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

  1. For marinade: In a medium bowl combine 4 tablespoons parsley, the garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, the coriander, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add beef; toss to coat. Chill, covered, 30 minutes.

  2. Drain meat, reserving marinade. Thread meat accordion-style onto eight 10-inch skewers*. Thread tomatoes onto four 10-inch skewers. Grill beef on the rack of a covered grill over medium 6 to 8 minutes or until desired doneness, turning occasionally. Add tomatoes the last 2 to 3 minutes, grilling until lightly charred, turning once. Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan; heat to boiling.

  3. For yogurt sauce: In a small bowl stir together yogurt, remaining parsley, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Serve skewers with yogurt sauce and, if desired, over lavash. Drizzle with hot marinade. Top with additional parsley. Serves 4.

*

If using wooden skewers, soak 30 minutes before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355 Calories
21g Fat
11g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 297mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 44.8mg 224%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Potassium 739mg 16%
Folate, total 19.8mcg
Vitamin B-12 3.1mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.7mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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