Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in
Beef Recipes
Portuguese Beef Skewers (Espetadas de Carne)
This recipe for Portuguese beef skewers (Espetadas de Carne) is amazingly simple to make and is delicious.
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| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 50 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
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
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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
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