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Healthy Summer Squash and Grilled Beef Skewers — homemade grilled beef skewers recipe

Healthy Summer Squash and Grilled Beef Skewers

A fresh and nutritious summer meal featuring tender beef sirloin and crisp summer vegetables grilled to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef sirloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow summer squash sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Wooden skewers
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Grill or grill pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Add the beef, squash, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.
  4. Thread the beef and vegetables alternately onto the soaked skewers.
  5. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  6. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.