Keto Souvlaki: The Greek "Fast Food" Secret (Secret Spice Revealed!)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is often less expensive and can mimic the texture.

Start by making the spice blend with 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper, 1 teaspoon of sea salt or kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of ground fenugreek seed.

Mix the spices using the back end of a spoon to distribute them evenly.

In a bowl, combine 2 lbs of ground beef with 2 beaten eggs and sprinkle the spice mixture over the meat.

Using your hands, combine the meat, eggs, and spices until thoroughly mixed.

Form the mixture into small patties, between a meatball and a patty size, ensuring the edges are tidy and flattened out.

Preheat the convection oven to 425°F (220°C) and place the patties on a baking sheet.

For the chicken skewers, preheat the grill to high heat.

Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Prepare a tomato and red onion salad by cutting 4 tomatoes into half-moon shapes and slicing 1 red onion thinly.

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes and onion, then add 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar.

Toss the salad to mix the ingredients and set aside until ready to serve.

Once the chicken is done, plate the skewers and the ground beef patties, and serve with the tomato and onion salad.

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