Beefskewerswithyogurtdip Recipes

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 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.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH HUMMUS-YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the grilled chicken skewers: Soak 8 (or more if needed) thin wooden skewers in water. Moisten the chicken with olive oil and season to taste. Thread the chicken fillets onto the skewers and grill on a hot stovetop cast-iron skillet, turning around to cook all sides.
• For dipping sauce: mix hummus, yogurt and salt together in bowl.
• To serve: Arrange the grilled chicken skewers on a platter or over bed of rice, alongside a bowl of the sauce, and lemon wedges on the side (optional).
• For the rice pilaf:.
• Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the rinsed rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kernels crackle, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, water, and measured salt and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight fitting lid, and simmer undisturbed until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit covered to steam, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the parsley. Taste and season with additional salt as needed.