Description
These Portuguese beef skewers, known as Espetada, are a flavorful and juicy delight perfect for grilling. Marinated in wine and spices, threaded onto skewers with veggies, and grilled to perfection, they make a fantastic dish for a gathering or family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin, cubed into 2″ chunks
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 bay leaves, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 c Madeira wine
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
For Skewering:
- 3 Roma tomatoes, halved
- 2 green peppers, halved and seeded
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Combine minced garlic, crushed bay leaves, and black pepper. Rub the beef with this mixture and marinate in a blend of Madeira wine and olive oil for at least 4 hours.
- Grill the Skewers: Skewer the marinated beef, tomatoes, and green peppers. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Let the skewers rest for 10 minutes before serving on a bed of bread, drizzled with the pan juices.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Soaking wooden skewers in water before use helps prevent burning on the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
