Cooking Beef Kebabs in a Backyard Fireplace

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while ricotta offers a similar texture.

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Strained yogurt has a similar tangy flavor, while sour cream is often more affordable.

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork tenderloin

Chicken is lower in fat, and pork tenderloin can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a high smoke point and similar health benefits.

Cut beef into bite-sized cubes and place in a bowl.

Mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped onion, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.

Add the marinade to the beef and toss to coat evenly.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the tzatziki by grating cucumber and squeezing out excess moisture.

Combine Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, lemon juice, and the grated cucumber in a bowl.

Mix well and season with salt to taste, then refrigerate until serving.

Chop tomatoes and red onion for the salad, then combine in a bowl.

Sprinkle sumac and chopped parsley over the salad, tossing gently to combine.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread marinated beef onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.

Grill kebabs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked to desired doneness.

Serve kebabs with tzatziki and tomato sumac salad.

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