Souvlaki-Style Beef Tenderloin Skewers with Herby Orzo Salad & Tzatziki

Method

1. 1Boil orzo

   • Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan.
   • Soak the bamboo skewers in water.
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
   • Add the orzo.
   • Cook for 8-10 min until 'al dente' or cooked to your liking.
   • Drain well and allow to cool.

2. 2Prep

   • De-seed and chop the red pepper into bite-sized chunks.
   • Peel and chop the onion into bite-sized chunks.
   • Peel and mince the garlic.
   • Zest and cut the lemon into wedges, keeping the zest for the salad.
   • In a bowl, combine the garlic, lemon pepper seasoning, dried oregano, a squeeze of lemon juice and splash of oil.

   Tip: Cut the red pepper and onion chunks the same width as the beef to ensure even cooking!

3. 3Thread skewers

   • To a large bowl, add the tenderloin cubes, paprika, cumin powder, salt and pepper.
   • Pour over half of the lemon mixture and set aside the remaining - this is your dressing for the salad.
   • Mix well to coat the beef cubes.
   • Divide and thread the onions, peppers and beef cubes amongst the skewers.

4. 4Cook skewers

   • Place the skewers on a lined baking tray.
   • Cook in oven for 8-10 mins until charred and cooked to your liking.

   Tip: Alternatively, fire up the grill or air fryer to cook the skewers!

5. 5Make tzatziki

   • Meanwhile, into a bowl, grate the cucumber.
   • Add the yogurt and mix well to combine.
   • Adjust seasoning to taste.
   • Set aside until serving.

6. 6Make salad

   • Chop the kalamata olives.
   • Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
   • Pick and finely chop the parsley and dill.
   • In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, olives, tomatoes, parsley, dill and cooled down orzo.
   • Pour over the remaining dressing.
   • Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
   • Serve up the Souvlaki-Style Beef Tenderloin Skewers with Herby Orzo Salad and Tzatziki.