Grilled skewers

Name: Beef skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 185 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil; 3 tablespoons vinegar or lemon; 1 onion; 1 teaspoon Mixed spices; 1 teaspoon salt; 900 grams beef; 2 pepper; 1 onion

Beef cubes marinated with grated onion and spices, grilled over coals between peppers and onion.

Cooking time: 3 hr 30 min
Hands-on time: 25 min
Free time: 3 hr
Difficulty: Medium
Cuisine: Levantine
Calories: 710

Beef skewers need a long time in the marinade: three hours with grated onion to tenderize the meat. Then hot coals, a turn every two minutes, and five minutes' rest before serving so the juices settle.

Before you start

Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
Preheat the grillHeat the grill thoroughly, clean the grill grates, and grease them lightly before placing the food on it.

Ingredients

5people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the marinade

For the meat

900 grams beef — cubes of fillet or neck
2 pepper — squares
1 onion — squares

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

Equipment

Skewers — Alternating meat and vegetables is the dish itself.
Charcoal grill — Turn every two minutes so each side of the cube cooks.

Method

Stir the cubes into the marinade along with the grated onion and cover for three hours.
3 hrYou can walk away
You’ll know it’s ready when
The cubes have darkened slightly.
Tip: Grated onions contain enzymes that tenderize meat — more effective than vinegar alone.
Skewer the meat and vegetables alternately.
10 min
You’ll know it’s ready when
The pieces are of equal size.
Grill the skewers over hot coals, turning them every two minutes.
12 min
You’ll know it’s ready when
A brown crust outside, slightly pink inside.
Leave it for five minutes before serving.
5 minYou can walk away
You’ll know it’s ready when
The juices have settled.