Madeira Beef And Bay Leaf Kebabs (Espetada) Recipe

Name: Madeira Beef And Bay Leaf Kebabs (Espetada)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin or 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 12 bay leaves; Portuguese bread, for serving (or other crusty country-style bread)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin or 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 bay leaves
Portuguese bread, for serving (or other crusty country-style bread)

1
Trim any sinews or excess fat from the beef; cut meat into 2-inch cubes.
2
In a large baking dish, combine the oil, vinegar, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
3
Add in the beef and toss thoroughly to coat.
4
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
5
Preheat grill to high.
6
Remove the beef and bay leaves from the marinade and thread onto the skewers dividing the bay leaves among the kebabs.
7
When ready to cook, oil the grill grate.
8
Arrange the kebabs on the grate and grill, turning with tongs, until the meat is cooked to taste, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
9
Baste the espetadas with any excess marinade, but not during the last 3 minutes.
10
Serve the espetadas on or off the skewers on slices or chunks or Portuguese bread for soaking up the juices.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin or 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Madeira Beef And Bay Leaf Kebabs (Espetada) 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.

Madeira Beef And Bay Leaf Kebabs (Espetada)

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