Beef Skewers With Yogurt Dip Recipes

GRILLED MOROCCAN BEEF SKEWERS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

SPICED BEEF KABOBS WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: Grate the cucumber over a strainer and squeeze out the water. Transfer the grated cucumber to a medium bowl along with the mint, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Mix to combine, using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the kebobs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, cumin, garam masala and cayenne. Add the cubed sirloin and mix to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Beginning with the meat, thread one cube of sirloin onto a skewer, followed by a tomato, another piece of meat, a piece of onion, another piece of meat and finishing with a tomato and an onion. Continue like this until all the skewers are assembled. Sprinkle the kebobs on all sides with salt, then place on the preheated grill and cook for three minutes per side for medium doneness. Serve warm with the cucumber-yogurt sauce.

HARISSA BEEF SKEWERS WITH AVOCADO DIP

Steps:

• You'll need 16 skewers. If using wooden ones, soak in water for 30 mins first to prevent them from burning. Whisk the lime juice, harissa and honey in a large bowl. Add the beef strips and toss everything together. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hr (or up to 4 hrs if you have time).
• To make the dip, whizz all the ingredients together in a food processor, then chill until needed.
• Heat the barbecue or a griddle pan until smoking hot. Thread 2 pieces of beef onto each skewer, winding them around the skewer as you do, then season. Cook for 1 min on each side for medium- rare skewers, or longer if you prefer them well done. Serve warm with the dip.

BEEF TRI-TIP SKEWERS MARINATED IN HARISSA AND YOGURT

Steps:

• In a gratin dish, whisk harissa with yogurt and kosher salt. Add beef slices and turn to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes; 2 hours is ideal.
• In a bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, olives and mint leaves, and season with sea salt. Thread meat onto metal skewers. Heat a grill or grill pan. Grill skewers over medium-high heat, turning once, until medium, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter as they are done.
• Brush pita with olive oil and grill, turning once, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes total. Drizzle skewers and cucumber salad with olive oil. Serve with hummus and lemon wedges.

BEEF SKEWERS WITH YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Slice the steak, across the grain, into long, thin strips.
• Mix lemon juice with the honey, garlic, marjoram and mint. Toss beef strips with the marinade and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, soak 24 wooden skewers in cold water.
• To make the dipping sauce, stir the yogurt, feta, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, hot pepper flakes and mint until combined. Let stand for 15 minutes to blend the flavours.
• Preheat broiler or grill to medium high. Thread beef onto soaked skewers and place on a broiler pan or rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Broil or grill beef, turning once, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it reaches medium doneness.
• Serve with dipping sauce.