Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers with Charred Vegetables
Succulent grilled beef tenderloin skewers paired with charred zucchini and cherry tomatoes, served with a bright lemon herb olive oil on the side. A luxurious, restaurant-style keto dinner inspired by Dubai's coastal dining.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ellie + Lila
Ellie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Preheat a outdoor grill or heavy cast-iron grill pan over high heat until smoki…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat a outdoor grill or heavy cast-iron…
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Preheat a outdoor grill or heavy cast-iron…
Preheat a outdoor grill or heavy cast-iron grill pan over high heat until smoking hot, about 450°F (230°C).
Look for: smoking hot
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Thread the cut beef tenderloin cubes onto…
Thread the cut beef tenderloin cubes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
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Lightly brush the zucchini rounds
Lightly brush the zucchini rounds, cherry tomatoes, and beef skewers with 0.5 tbsp (7.5ml) of olive oil and season evenly with salt and cracked black pepper.
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Place the beef skewers on the hot…
Place the beef skewers on the hot grill pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side (4 to 6 minutes total) until a deep brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
Look for: a deep brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare
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Transfer the cooked skewers to a warm…
Transfer the cooked skewers to a warm plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Place the zucchini and cherry tomatoes onto…
Place the zucchini and cherry tomatoes onto the hot grill pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until charred and tender.
Look for: charred and tender
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Whisk together the remaining 1 tbsp (15ml)…
In a small ramekin, whisk together the remaining 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, and fresh oregano to create the side dressing.
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Arrange the rested beef skewers alongside the…
Arrange the rested beef skewers alongside the charred vegetables on a dinner plate, serving the herb oil sauce on the side.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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