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Espetada Madeirense

Name: Espetada Madeirense
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: portuguese
Ingredients: 1,000 g beef sirloin cut into 3-4 cm cubes; 6 clove garlic minced; 4 pcs bay leaf torn into small pieces; 2 tbsp coarse sea salt; 2 tbsp olive oil

Espetada Madeirense features succulent beef cubes seasoned simply with garlic, bay leaf, and salt, then grilled on skewers. This traditional dish from Madeira is known for its incredible flavor and tender texture.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 748 kcal

Gluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

1,000 gbeef sirloin, cut into 3-4 cm cubes
6 clovegarlic, minced
4 pcsbay leaf, torn into small pieces
2 tbspcoarse sea salt
2 tbspolive oil

Equipment

metal skewers · tongs · grill · large bowl

The method

Step by step

1
In a large bowl, combine the beef cubes with the minced garlic, torn bay leaf pieces, and coarse sea salt.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the beef is evenly coated with the seasonings for maximum flavor.
2
Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine, then let it marinate at room temperature while you prepare the grill, or for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator if time allows.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: For best results, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: A charcoal grill will impart a more authentic smoky flavor, but a gas grill works well too.
4
Thread the marinated beef cubes onto metal skewers.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the skewers; leave a small space between each piece for even cooking.
5
Place the skewers on the preheated grill.
6
Grill for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: For medium-rare, aim for an internal temperature of 57°C (135°F).
7
Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

29%Score

Calories: 747.7kcal
Protein: 65.4g
Carbs: 2.4g
Fat: 54.3g
Fibre: 0.3g
Sugar: 0.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover cooked espetada in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a pan or microwave until warmed through, being careful not to overcook the beef.