Espetadas de Carne — Portuguese Beef Skewers

Ingredients

• 800g sirloin or rump steak, cut into 3cm cubes
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp white wine
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 fresh or dried bay leaves
• 1 red onion and 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
• 4 to 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers
• Rice and green salad, to serve

Method

1. Mix the garlic, olive oil, wine, paprika, salt and pepper. Add the beef, mix well, cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

2. Thread the beef onto skewers, alternating with bay leaves, onion and pepper.

3. Heat a barbecue or grill to high. Cook the skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, turning, until charred outside and medium inside.

4. Rest for 3 minutes and serve with rice and salad.