SPEEDY BEEF SOUVLAKI Spice up those last minute meals with this quick version of a time honoured Greek tradition.

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 5 min.   1 lb 500 g Sirloin Tip or Inside Round Steak, cut ¾ inch (1 cm) thick 1½ tsp 7 mL dried oregano leaves or Italian seasoning 1 tsp 5 mL minced garlic (1 clove) or 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder ¼ tsp 1 mL freshly ground pepper 1 tsp 5 mL olive oil ¼ cup 50 mL lemon Juice Sauce     1/3 cup 75 mL plain yogurt 2 tsp 10 mL dill pickle juice ½ tsp 2 mL minced garlic or 1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder

Combine spices and oil and press firmly onto both sides of steak. Cut meat into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes and toss with lemon juice; let stand 5 minutes. Thread on skewers. Broil or grill on medium heat about 5 minutes, turning once. (Do not overcook.) Combine sauce ingredients and serve with skewered beef. Makes 4 servings. TIP:  Dill pickle juice can be replaced with 1 tsp (5 mL) red wine vinegar and ¼ tsp (1 mL) dried dill weed. Nutritional Information PER SERVING: (2 skewers with sauce): 189 Calories 28 g Protein 6.6 g Fat 3.1 g Carbohydrates