30-Min Biltong Board
Pan-seared beef strips with warm spice, served on a board with pickled onions, crusty bread, and sharp cheddar. A quick South African–inspired charcuterie that tastes like you spent hours curing.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin (about 1/8-inch)
- 1.5 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and crushed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 6 oz sharp cheddar or mature gouda, sliced or chunked
Instructions
- 1
Toss beef slices with coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Working in batches, sear beef strips 60–90 seconds per side until edges brown and inside stays pink. Transfer to a board.
- 4
In the same skillet, add sliced red onion and vinegar, then stir off heat for 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl.
- 5
Arrange warm beef, pickled onions, cheese, crusty bread, and sea salt on a serving board. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless)
- cutting board
- small bowl
- serving board
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