Dibi Hausa: Senegalese Grilled Beef Skewers

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef sirloin or chuck, trimmed
• 2 large yellow onions
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp lime juice or lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut beef into 1.5-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

2. 2

   Whisk together minced garlic, grated ginger, cayenne, cumin, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add beef cubes to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes minimum (or up to 4 hours).

4. 4

   Cut onions into thick rings or chunks. Thread beef and onion alternately onto metal skewers, leaving 0.25 inch between pieces.

5. 5

   Heat grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes. Lightly oil the grate.

6. 6

   Lay skewers on the grill without moving them. Char for 3 minutes until edges blacken and meat releases easily.

7. 7

   Flip skewers once. Cook 3-4 minutes more until the second side is charred and beef is medium-rare to medium inside.

8. 8

   Transfer skewers to a cutting board and let rest 3 minutes. Serve hot with lime wedges and extra onions.

Tools you’ll need

• sharp knife
• cutting board
• small bowl
• whisk
• metal skewers (8-12 inches)
• grill or grill pan
• tongs
• paper towels

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