Description
Tender Greek beef souvlaki marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic Greek seasoning, then grilled to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
1 1/2 pounds (680 g) chuck roast, trimmed and cubed into bite-sized pieces
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Greek seasoning.
- Add beef cubes to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Thread the marinated beef onto skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef is cooked to desired doneness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Marinate beef at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Can be cooked indoors using a broiler or grill pan if needed.
Use halal-certified beef to make the dish halal.
Pairs well with tzatziki, pita, Greek salad, and grilled vegetables.
Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Reheat gently in skillet or oven to maintain texture; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 170g beef)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
