New York Spiedies

The spiedie is a New York original, created in Binghamton. In this recipe, beef is marinated in a mixture of oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then grilled on wooden skewers and served on a fat slice of French bread. Wrap the bread around the meat, pull out the skewer and enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 622 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup canola oil
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 8 (1 inch thick) slices French bread
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
• 2 pounds cubed beef

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large resealable bag, combine canola oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, onion powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Place beef cubes into marinade, seal the bag, and shake to coat beef. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or for up to 3 days.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Thread beef cubes onto 8 skewers, dividing evenly. Discard marinade.

Step 3

Cook beef skewers on the grill for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. To serve, place a whole skewer of beef on a slice of French bread. Hold onto beef using bread, and pull the skewer out.