Greek Shish Kebab Recipe

Name: Greek Shish Kebab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Boneless Leg Of Lamb Or Sirloin Steak; 1 cup Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper; 1 teaspoon Oregano; 3 leaves Bay Leaves; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley; 1 whole Green Pepper, Quartered; 1 whole Medium Onion - Quartered; 6 ounces, weight Whole Mushrooms (or As Many As You Want); 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (or More If You Like)

Servings: persons

3 pounds Boneless Leg Of Lamb Or Sirloin Steak
1 cup Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1 teaspoon Oregano
3 leaves Bay Leaves
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley
1 whole Green Pepper, Quartered
1 whole Medium Onion - Quartered
6 ounces, weight Whole Mushrooms (or As Many As You Want)
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (or More If You Like)

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Note: youll need 6 12-inch Skewers, Metal Or Bamboo for this recipe.
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Cut lamb or sirloin into 1 1/2 to 2-inch cube pieces, making about 18 pieces.
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You can easily increase the amount of meat in this recipe.
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I usually make up several meat lover skewers with the meat alternating as every other piece!
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Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, bay leaves, chopped garlic, and parsley.
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Pour over the meat and allow to stand overnight or all day in the refrigerator.
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On the day of serving, lightly pan fry the green peppers and onions to soften them.
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Or you can broil them in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
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Cool.
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Using six 12-inch skewers, string on a piece of meat, mushroom, cherry tomato, green pepper, onion wedge, repeat and end with a piece of meat.
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Use 3 pieces of meat per skewer unless you desire the meat lovers version!
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See #1 above.
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Brush with the remaining marinade and place on broiler rack in oven or on the grill.
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Grill on all sides for approximately 15 to 20 minutes total cook time.
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We like to serve this with a wild rice side dish and a big salad.

1495

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 pounds Boneless Leg Of Lamb Or Sirloin Steak, 1 cup Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 Tablespoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Greek Shish Kebab 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.

Greek Shish Kebab

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