MADEIRA BEEF AND BAY LEAF KEBABS (ESPETADA)

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The classic preparation of this dish-the beef is grilled on special metal skewers with eyelets at the end, then brought to the table and hung with great ceremony from an L-shaped pole, over a bowl piled with Portuguese bread. The meat juices from the kebabs drip onto the bread, which is thought of as much a delicacy as the meat. Unless you are a skilled welder, you will not be able to duplicate this arrangement at home. Solution-serve the kebabs on a platter lined with sliced Portuguese bread. Steven Raichlen.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 42m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.5, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 144.6, Sodium 673.9, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 34.1

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