Alfresco beef kebabs

A delicious and healthy alternative to burgers for the barbecue this summer

• Preparation: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

What you need:

• 675g/1½lb lean sirloin, rump or topside steaks, cut into 2.5cm/1 inch cubes
• 100ml/4floz Greek yogurt
• 10ml/2tsp ground turmeric
• 5ml/1tsp English mustard powder or cayenne pepper
• Salt and freshly milled black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 10-12 small cherry tomatoes
• Freshly chopped chives, to garnish

What you do:

1. In a large shallow bowl mix together the yogurt, turmeric, cayenne or mustard, seasoning and garlic. Coat the beef in the marinade on both sides. Cover and chill for up to 1 hour.
2. Thread the beef with the cherry tomatoes onto 6 short metal or wooden skewers (previously soaked in water for 20 minutes).
3. Cook the kebabs under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue to your preferred cooking time.
4. Transfer the kebabs onto a warm plate, sprinkle over the freshly chopped chives and serve immediately with a crisp salad.

Handy cook's tip:

Marinading the meat overnight will give it extra flavour.

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