Beef Tri-Tip Skewers Marinated in Harissa and Yogur

Name: Beef Tri-Tip Skewers Marinated in Harissa and Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup harissa (sold in specialty stores); ⅓ cup plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds beef tri-tip; top sirloin; London broil; flank, skirt or hanger steak, sliced 1/8- inch thick (ask butcher to do this); 1 English cucumber, unpeeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 4 ounces black oil-cured olives, pitted and roughly chopped; 4 mint sprigs, leaves torn; Sea salt; 4 whole-wheat pita bread rounds; Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling; 16 ounces prepared hummus; 2 lemons, each cut in 4 wedges

Servings: persons

1/2 cup harissa (sold in specialty stores)
⅓ cup plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds beef tri-tip; top sirloin; London broil; flank, skirt or hanger steak, sliced 1/8- inch thick (ask butcher to do this)
1 English cucumber, unpeeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 ounces black oil-cured olives, pitted and roughly chopped
4 mint sprigs, leaves torn
Sea salt
4 whole-wheat pita bread rounds
Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
16 ounces prepared hummus
2 lemons, each cut in 4 wedges

1
In a gratin dish, whisk harissa with yogurt and kosher salt.
2
Add beef slices and turn to coat.
3
Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes; 2 hours is ideal.
4
In a bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, olives and mint leaves, and season with sea salt.
5
Thread meat onto metal skewers.
6
Heat a grill or grill pan.
7
Grill skewers over medium-high heat, turning once, until medium, about 4 minutes.
8
Transfer to a platter as they are done.
9
Brush pita with olive oil and grill, turning once, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes total.
10
Drizzle skewers and cucumber salad with olive oil.
11
Serve with hummus and lemon wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup harissa (sold in specialty stores), ⅓ cup plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/2 pounds beef tri-tip; top sirloin; London broil; flank, skirt or hanger steak, sliced 1/8- inch thick (ask butcher to do this), and more.

Yes, Beef Tri-Tip Skewers Marinated in Harissa and Yogurt falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef Tri-Tip Skewers Marinated in Harissa and Yogurt

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