Janet’s Five and Dine sponsored by F&L Market

MEDITERRANEAN BEEF TIPS

• 1.25 lb sirloin, cut into cubes
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1.5 tbsp. dried oregano
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and pepper

• 3/4 c. Greek yogurt
• 1.5 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1-2 garlic cloves, grated (depending on size)
• salt, pepper
• 1 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 an English cucumber

1. First, prepare the beef. Combine garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the beef and stir well to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
2. To prepare the Tzatziki, start by seeding and grating the cucumber (cut it in half lengthwise, then use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds; use a box grater on the smaller side to grate it). Place the grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl, and use the back of a spoon to press out as much liquid as possible (I ended up with 2 tbsp. grated cucumber). In a bowl, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice and zest, grated garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Grill the beef tips over medium high heat until done. Serve warm with Tzatziki. Enjoy!