Beef Kebab Platter

Ingredients

• 1½ lb sirloin steak
• 1 medium red onion
• 2 medium bell peppers
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 lemon
• 4 clove garlic
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1½ cup rice
• 4 pita bread
• 1 cucumber (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)
• ½ cup tzatziki sauce (optional)

Steps

1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add beef and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2. While beef marinates, cook rice according to package instructions. Chop red onion and bell peppers into 1-inch pieces.
3. Thread beef, red onion, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers, alternating ingredients. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to prevent burning.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill kebabs for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef is cooked to your desired doneness and vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
6. Serve kebabs immediately with rice, warm pita bread, and optional fresh cucumber, chopped parsley, and tzatziki sauce.