About

These Portuguese marinated beef skewers (espetadas) most typically use beef, although you can use other meats and vegetables. They are seasoned with typical Portuguese ingredients and cooked over open flames so you get the perfect amount of smokiness and flavor.

Info

Preparation time:

4 h 20 min

Cooking Time:

15 min

Ready In:

4 h 35 min

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Servings:

User:

Eddy

Portuguese Marinated Beef Skewers Recipe

Share this Recipe

Posted in: Beef Recipes

Mon, Aug 5, 2019, 17:28

4 out of 5 with 9 ratings

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 lbs of beef tenderloin or 1 and 1/2 lbs of boneless sirloin, cut into cubes4 garlic of cloves, chopped8 bay leaves1 onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar3 tablespoons of olive oilCoarse sea salt and pepper (to taste)4 Portuguese bread bunsWooden skewers

Get Portuguese groceries & stuff

This site uses US measurements.

Directions

In a large bowl combine the salt and pepper to taste, garlic, bay leaves, wine vinegar and olive oil.
Mix all the ingredients well then add the cubes of beef and coat them well with the marinade and let it marinate covered for about 4 to 6 hours.
When they are ready to cook, thread the cubes of meat onto the wood skewers alternating with a bay leaf.
Grill the skewers over high-heat until they are well browned on the outside, with a nice smokey flavor.
Once they are done, serve with toasted Portuguese bread buns on the side.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

Comments

(Leave a comment.)

There are no comments for this recipe. (Be the first one to leave a comment.)

You might also like

Portuguese Beef Skewers (Espetada) Recipe

Portuguese Marinated Beef Skewers Recipe

Big, juicy grill-seared Portuguese chunks of beef and vegetables served over thick slices of artisan bread.

Portuguese Prego Sandwich Recipe

This Portuguese prego sandwich is one of the most popular and widely eaten sandwich in Portuguese cuisine for many years.

Portuguese Liver with Onions Recipe

This is a simple and easy to make Portuguese liver with onions recipe (receita de fígado com cebolada), it is a popular and traditional dish.