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Greek-Style Beef Kebabs

 

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon oregano leaves, crumbled

1/2 cup olive oil

12 cherry tomatoes

12 medium mushrooms

1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 1/2 pounds top sirloin, cut against the grain, into 1/4-inch thick strips

Wooden skewers, soaked in water several minutes

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Lemon wedges for accompaniment

1. Prepare outdoor grill with medium-hot coals, or heat gas grill to medium-hot.
2. Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, lemon peel and oregano in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil to make marinade.
3. Thread tomatoes on skewer. On other skewers separately thread mushrooms, green pepper and sliced meat. Brush all threaded skewers with marinade.
4. Grill green pepper, covered, 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; grill, covered 2 minutes. Add tomato and beef; grill, covered, 3 minutes per side.
5. Place all skewers on platter. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with chopped mint. Serve with lemon wedges.

Makes 6 servings.

To Broil: Heat broiler. Grease broiler-pan rack. Broil in same order and same length of time as above.