ESPETADAS (PORTUGUESE BEEF SHISH KABOBS)

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This is a Portuguese classic dish that originates from the island of Madeira. It involves simple ingredients but delivers amazing flavors. This is a regular staple in the summer, and the first meal I have when I travel to my home country, Madeira. You can add whole garlic cloves, sliced white onions, and red peppers in between the beef on the skewers. Also, for extra delight, you can do it how they do it in the restaurants. They hang the beef on long metal skewers with a chunk of butter on top that melts down the skewer.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Portuguese

Time 8h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup red wine
8 cloves garlic
6 bay leaves, crumbled
2 tablespoons coarse salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
3 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut into cubes
bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 60 minutes

Steps:

  • Whisk together the red wine, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the sirloin cubes, and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the sirloin from the marinade; shake off excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade. Skewer the beef onto the prepared skewers.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until the beef cubes start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1445.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Dynamic Beauty
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I've made these espetadas several times now, and they're always a hit! The beef is always tender and juicy, and the marinade is flavorful and aromatic. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just grill them when I'm ready to eat.


kelvin Grace
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These espetadas are a great way to add some variety to your grilling routine. The beef is tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a wonderful flavor. I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Ayanur islam Ayan
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but these espetadas were surprisingly good! The marinade really tenderized the meat, and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy beef dish.


Cap cut Video
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These espetadas are easy to make and always turn out delicious. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just grill them when I'm ready to eat. They're also a great way to use up leftover beef.


JOHNNYS WORLD
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I love these espetadas! The beef is always tender and juicy, and the marinade is flavorful and aromatic. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Sharyar Jutt
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These espetadas were delicious! The beef was tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a great flavor. I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making these again.


Josiah Gage
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I've never made espetadas before, but these turned out great! The beef was tender and juicy, and the marinade was flavorful and aromatic. I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious meal. I'll definitely be making these again.


Bhoraniya Samad
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These espetadas are a great party food! I made them for my last party, and they were a hit. The beef was tender and juicy, and the marinade was flavorful and aromatic. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and eas


Kelly Weekley
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I'm not a big fan of grilling, but these espetadas were worth the effort! The beef was cooked to perfection, and the marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Juanita Munoz
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These espetadas are a great way to use up leftover beef. I made them with some leftover steak, and they turned out delicious! The marinade tenderized the meat, and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


Nadeem Chachar
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I've made these espetadas several times now, and they're always a hit! The beef is always tender and juicy, and the marinade is flavorful and aromatic. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just grill them when I'm ready to eat.


Mike Mccookiemonster
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These espetadas were easy to make and turned out delicious! The beef was tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a great flavor. I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Sadie Singleton
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I made these espetadas for my family, and they loved them! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was just right. I will definitely be making these again.


michelle mansell
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the espetadas turned out perfectly. The beef was cooked to perfection, and the marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Foysal Sorkar
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but these espetadas were surprisingly good! The marinade really tenderized the meat, and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy beef dish.


Khalifa Muhammad
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These espetadas were a hit at my last party! The beef was tender and juicy, and the marinade was flavorful and aromatic. I'll definitely be making these again.