Bison Souvlaki Skewers

Name: Bison Souvlaki Skewers
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 164 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds bison skirt steak; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 25 to 30 6- to 8-inch skewers*; 2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

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Bison skirt steak strips are marinated in a garlic-lemon-oregano mixture, grilled on skewers, then served with a tangy yogurt-cucumber sauce.

Recipe by The Bison Council

Updated on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

40 mins

Cook Time:

4 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 44 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds bison skirt steak
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
25 to 30 6- to 8-inch skewers*

Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce:

2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Cut bison skirt steak across the grain into 1-inch wide strips. Place bison strips in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl.
For marinade, combine oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, the 3 cloves garlic, the 1 teaspoon salt, the oregano, and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pour marinade over bison strips. Seal bag; turn to coat bison strips. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Drain bison strips; discard marinade. Thread bison strips accordion-style onto skewers, trimming as necessary.
For a charcoal or gas grill, place bison skewers on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling. (Or place skewers on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil for 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once.) Serve with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce.
Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce: Combine yogurt, cucumber, green onion, the 2 cloves minced garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Tips

* If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes; drain before using.

Note: Recipe developed and tested by the Better Homes and Gardens(R) Test Kitchen using High Plains Bison products.