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Beef Chuck Eye Mediterranean Souvlaki with Lemon Couscous

Neil
Greek yogurt marinated wagyu beef chuck eye with lemon pine nut couscous drizzled with cucumber dill yogurt dressing.
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Notes

Beef Chuck Eye Mediterranean Souvlaki with Lemon Couscous
For 2-3 lbs of beef
 
Ingredients for marinade:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 lemon
2 TBSP olive oil
2 TBSP Tasty Sear Gourmet 
1 TSP Dayum Savory Mediterranean 
 
Ingredients for Couscous:
2/3 cup couscous 
1 TBSP butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 lemon
2 TBSP toasted pine nuts
2 TBSP fresh chopped parsley
1/2 tsp Dayum Savory Mediterranean 
 
Ingredients for cucumber yogurt:
1 cup plain yogurt 
1/2 cucumber grated
1 TBSP fresh chopped dill
1 tsp lemon juice
1 clove minced garlic 
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper 
 
Directions:
 
Cut the beef unti 1" chunks and evenly coat all sides with beef seasoning.
Prepare marinade by mixing ingredients, add zest and juice from the 1/2 lemon. 
Mix in the beef cubes to thoroughly coat. Place in a plastic container or ziplock bag and refrigerate overnight.  
Skewer the beef and grill over direct high heat,  preferably charcoal (Alternatively broil in an oven) turning frequently until 135F for medium rare. 
 
Preparing the couscous:
Add chicken broth, butter, lemon juice and zest, pine nuts, and Mediterranean seasoning and bring to a boil, stir in couscous, remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in parsley.  
 
Preparing the dressing:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. 
 
Keyword dayum savory, mediterranean, Souvlaki, tasty sear