There's a Greek restaurant in Brooklyn near Daniel's apartment that I'm borderline obsessed with. Daniel and I usually nom on their treats during our weekly meetings to discuss whatever it is we need to discuss and then I spend the rest of the week craving the delicious Tzaziki sauce that'll arrive in the take out bag next time I head to D's.
Because my obsession was getting a little too intense for me, I decided I needed to curb in the only way I know how: completely overloading on the thing I can't get enough of until I have, in fact, had enough. Long story short: I made it my mission to learn to make delicious Greek food in my apartment.
BEHOLD! MY TRIUMPH!
Hmm, any notes? Well, as you can see, I burned my skewers. I think it happened because I didn't soak them thoroughly enough. What I'd probably do instead is lay them in a baking dish and fill it with water. That way the skewers will get properly wet. If you have a method you like, let me know!
Also - the great thing about this episode is we give you a method you can use for any multitude of ingredients. You can switch the protein (chicken, pork, what have you) and the veggies to fit your taste. I'd love to hear your variations!
Enjoy!
Beef & Veggie Kebabs w/ Tzaziki Sauce
INGREDIENTS
-12 metal or wooden skewers
-8 oz mushrooms, chopped into large pieces
-1 red pepper, sliced
-1 large red onion, sliced
-1 1/2 lb beef round, cubed
-1 Tbsp lemon juice
-1 Tbsp oregano
-salt and pepper to taste
-olive oil
sauce
-1 cup whole plain yogurt, drained
-1/2 large cucumber, seeded, peeled sliced and diced fine
-1/2 large red onion, minced
-2 Tbsp mint, finely chopped
-1 Tbsp lemon juice
-pinch salt
PROCEDURE
-If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 1 to 2 hours to prepare them for the stove
-Scoop yogurt into a mesh sieve. Place sieve over a deep bowl and let the yogurt drain for 30 - 45 minutes. This will make your sauce less watery.
-Peel, slice and seed your cucumber. Place the slices in a colander in the sink or over a bowl. Give the cucumbers a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. Let them drain until the yogurt is done.
-Chop mushrooms, slice pepper and red onion and set aside in a bowl.
-Chop mint and set aside.
-Once yogurt is done draining, remove it to a bowl. Dice the drained cucumber and add it to the yogurt. Mince 1/2 red onion and add it as well. Add the mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Mix the sauce and put it in the fridge to chill
-Prepare kebabs: Create 8 skewers with 4-5 cubes of beef each. Create 4 skewers full of veggies (be sure to load them up! The veggies will shrink while they cook). Place all prepared skewers on a baking sheet or paper towel. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Oregano, salt and pepper.
-Turn the burners on your stove to high and place the kebabs right on top. The beef will take about 10 minutes (turn every 2-3 minutes). Veggies will take about 6-7 minutes.
-Serve beef and veggies together with sauce.