Beef Brochette with Taleggio and Spicy Chocolate Sa

Name: Beef Brochette with Taleggio and Spicy Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped; 1 cup port wine; 1 cup dry red wine; 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 cups beef stock; 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 4 -ounces dark chocolate, grated; 1/2 cup cornstarch; Water, as needed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.; 8 -ounces beef tenderloin, cut into 12 equal-sized cubes; 3 tablespoons steak seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning); 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch dice; 12 dried apricots, reconstituted in hot water; 4 -ounces Taleggio cheese, cut into 12 pieces; Special equipment: 12 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
1 cup port wine
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 -ounces dark chocolate, grated
1/2 cup cornstarch
Water, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
8 -ounces beef tenderloin, cut into 12 equal-sized cubes
3 tablespoons steak seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning)
1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch dice
12 dried apricots, reconstituted in hot water
4 -ounces Taleggio cheese, cut into 12 pieces
Special equipment: 12 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
To make the chocolate sauce: Heat the oil in a medium saucepot over medium heat.
3
Sweat the shallots and garlic until aromatic.
4
Add the chipotles and cook until the adobo sauce has darkened.
5
Add the port and cook down until reduced by 2/3.
6
Add the red wine and balsamic vinegar, and reduce by half.
7
Add the beef stock, chile powder, coriander, and nutmeg.
8
Simmer and reduce down by 1/3.
9
Stir in the grated chocolate.
10
If the sauce is thin, mix the cornstarch with some water and whisk in a bit at a time until the sauce is thickened.
11
You may not need all of the cornstarch slurry.
12
Taste the sauce and season with salt, and pepper.
13
Set the mixture aside and keep warm.
14
Season the beef cubes with the steak seasoning.
15
Thread the skewers in this order: onion-beef-apricot-onion.
16
Roast the skewers in the oven for 8 minutes.
17
Top each skewer with a piece of Taleggio cheese and roast in the oven for another 2 minutes.
18
Serve the skewers with the chocolate sauce.

1617

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 shallots, thinly sliced, 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef Brochette with Taleggio and Spicy Chocolate Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef Brochette with Taleggio and Spicy Chocolate Sauce

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