Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in
Beef Recipes
This recipe for yum marinated beef skewers (espetadas de carne), is amazingly simple to make and is delicious.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 50 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 Servings |
Ingredients
For the Marinade:8 garlic cloves, minced15 bay leaves50g of shallots¼ cup of Madeiran wine¼ cup of olive oil1 tsp of ground black pepper1/2 tsp of saltFor the Skewers:600g of beef (such as strip steak, tenderloin or sirloin) cut into bite-sized cubes1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized piecesA handful of cherry tomatoes
Preparation
- Place all the marinade ingredients in a small food processor/ blender and process until smooth.
- Combine the marinade with the beef cubes in a bowl and mix well, cover with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge to marinate for at least an hour – but overnight is highly recommended.
- Remove from the fridge at least ½ hour before intending to cook so the meat can get to room temperature.
- Thread the marinated beef chunks onto skewers, alternating with the green pepper pieces and cherry tomatoes.
- Cook the skewers on a BBQ/ Grill or under a broiler.
Author: James Langley
Recipe & Photo Credit: thymetomango.com
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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