Mediterranean Beef Recipes

Mediterranean Beef Recipes

We recently had a get-together to cook out for some friends and family. The menu was none other than beef and anyone who knows my husband knows that is pretty much what he serves whenever he cooks. The guy loves beef so a Mediterranean Grilled Beef Recipe was right up his alley. In true Jason style…let's just say that my husband has never met a recipe that he followed exactly. He looks at recipes as vague guidelines, and he always asks “How can I grill this”? So I found this recipe on the beef website for Mediterranean Braised Beef. He thought that the flavors would be perfect and since the recipe wasn't quite right for grilling out, he made a few changes. So with that, we present our Mediterranean Beef Recipes.

Mediterranean Beef Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of flank steak
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 small onions, fine chop
• 4 medium shallots, fine chop
• 1/4 cup pitted dates, fine chop
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over a low flame. Add the onion, shallot, and dates to the pan. Cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Remove the pan from the flame and add the balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of water. Set aside and cool.
2. Pierce the skirt steak with a fork multiple times. Season with salt and pepper, rub it in, and then bathe the meat in the balsamic and date mixture. Allow the meat to marinate for 3-4 hours.
3. Prepare your grill; you want nice hot coals.
4. Remove the skirt steak from the marinade and lightly dust it with flour. Grill the steak to your preferred temperature. I find that around 4 minutes per side is perfect (mid-rare).
5. Carve steak and serve. One important note here though. Skirt steak, just like flank steak, has a grain. Always, I mean, cut across the grain. If you cut with the grain you end up with chewy steak, but when you cut across? That steak will melt in your mouth.

Mediterranean Beef Recipe Variations

• Ground Beef: Swap stew meat for ground beef to make Mediterranean Beef Kofta. Mix the ground beef with spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and mint, then form into patties or kebabs and grill, pan-fry, or bake.
• Lamb: Replace beef with lamb for a richer flavor. Lamb shoulder or leg work well and benefit from slow cooking methods like braising or stewing.
• Spicy: Add a kick with a pinch of red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or harissa paste.
• Citrusy: Introduce a refreshing touch with lemon zest, orange juice, or a splash of white wine vinegar.
• Smoky: Use smoked paprika or a sprinkle of liquid smoke for a deeper, complex flavor.
• Herbs: Experiment with different herbs like oregano, thyme, or basil for a unique twist.

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• Roasted Vegetables: Add roasted vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, or cauliflower for additional texture and flavor.
• Greens: Incorporate leafy greens like spinach, kale, or Swiss chard towards the end of cooking for a nutritious boost.
• Olives and Capers: Enhance the dish with briny and tangy flavors from Kalamata olives, green olives, and capers.
• Slow Cooker: Utilize the slow cooker for a hands-off approach, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours.
• Instant Pot: Pressure cook the beef for a quicker and more convenient option, still achieving tender and flavorful results.
• Sheet Pan Meal: Toss all ingredients together on a sheet pan and roast for a hassle-free and flavorful one-pan meal.
• Couscous: Serve the Mediterranean Beef over fluffy couscous for a satisfying and flavorful combination.
• Rice: Opt for basmati rice or brown rice for a healthy and filling base.
• Pita Bread: Enjoy the dish with warm pita bread for scooping up the flavorful sauce and tender beef.
• Yogurt Sauce: Drizzle with a cool and creamy yogurt sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, mint, and garlic for a refreshing touch.

Print Recipe

Mediterranean Grilled Beef Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of flank steak
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 small onions, fine chop
• 4 medium shallots, fine chop
• 1/4 cup pitted dates, fine chop
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over a low flame. Add the onion, shallot, and dates to the pan. Cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Remove the pan from the flame and add he balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of water. Set aside and cool.
2. Pierce the skirt steak with a fork multiple times. Season with salt and pepper, rubbing it in, and then bathe the meat in the balsamic and date mixture. Allow the meat to marinate for 3-4 hours.
3. Prepare your grill; you want nice hot coals.
4. Remove the skirt steak from the marinade and lightly dust with flour. Grill the steak to your preferred temperature. Personally, I find that around 4 minutes per side is perfect (mid-rare).
5. Carve steak and serve. One important note here though. Skirt steak, just like flank steak, has a grain. Always, I mean always, cut across the grain. If you cut with the grain you end up with chewy steak, but when you cut across? That steak will melt in your mouth.

We hope you enjoyed these Mediterranean Beef Recipes; let us know in the comments what you think. If you are looking for about steak, check out our How to Grill the Perfect Steak article.

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