Ingredients
- 3 pounds lean beef, pork, lamb or venison suitable for grilling
- ½ cup red-wine vinegar
- 4 large cloves garlic, peeled
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 to 14 sprigs fresh herbs: parsley, oregano, dill, tarragon, and/ or thyme parsley, oregano, dill, tarragon, and/ or thyme (about 1/4 cup)
- ½ cup minced fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut in squares
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut in squares
- 1 pound small white onions, peeled and blanched
- 1 head elephant garlic, peeled and blanched
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 12 pita breads, split and warmed (optional)
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- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
668 calories; 37 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 25 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 30 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 17 grams sugars; 54 grams protein; 154 milligrams cholesterol; 236 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 to 8 servings
Preparation
- Trim meat of excess fat. Cut in 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes so it can be threaded on skewers. Put meat in single layer in glass baking dish.
- Combine vinegar, garlic, oil, sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a food processor and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add mixed herbs, chives, 2 tablespoons of the mint and 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice, and process briefly.
- Pour marinade over meat. Turn meat to coat it well, cover and refrigerate 24 hours to 3 days. Stir at least once every day.
- Preheat grill or broiler to hot. Thread meat on skewers, alternating the cubes with pieces of pepper, onions and elephant garlic.
- Puree the chopped garlic, the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice and a half cup of the yogurt together in a food processor. Stir into the remaining yogurt and add the remaining 1/4 cup of mint. Set aside.
- Grill or broil skewers, turning once, until meat is cooked to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes.
- Remove meat and vegetables from skewers and serve with yogurt sauce, in pita bread if desired.
1 hour
Dining and Cooking