Lemon Garlic Beef Kebabs

Ingredients

Here are the following ingredients:

• 2 cups (500 mL) olive oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) lemon juice
• ½ cup (125 mL) lemon zest
• ½ cup (125 mL) honey
• ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped garlic
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped fresh rosemary
• ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
• ¼ cup (60 mL) dried oregano leaves
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) paprika
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) hot pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) kosher salt
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 6 lb (2.7 kg) Top Sirloin, cut into 1½-inch (4 cm) cubes
• 8 oz (250 g) butter, melted

Service

• 2 cups (500 mL) tzatziki or creamy garlic sauce

Preparation

1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey and garlic. Stir in parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano, paprika, hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Measure out 1 cup (250 mL) marinade and reserve for service.  
2. Pour remaining marinade over beef to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours.
3. Soak 32 bamboo skewers (12 inch/30 cm) in water for at least 30 minutes. Thread 5 pieces of beef onto each skewer; discard used marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
4. Just before service: Whisk melted butter with reserved marinade.

Service

1. Grill two kebabs until well-marked and cooked to preferred doneness.
2. Brush with 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter mixture during the last minute of grilling.
3. Plate skewers and serve with 2 tbsp (30 mL) tzatziki or creamy garlic sauce.

Beef Cuts