Garlic Beef Skewers
Tender beef cubes marinated in garlic, bay leaf, and vinegar, then seared on skewers until charred. A simplified sheet-pan take on Madeira's espetada — ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin or chuck, cubed into 1.5-inch pieces
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 leaves bay leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Toss beef cubes with minced garlic, vinegar, bay leaves, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large bowl.
- 2
Let sit for 5 minutes while you thread beef and bay leaves onto skewers, alternating pieces.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Working in batches, sear skewers 2 minutes per side without moving. Edges should char and beef should be medium-rare in the center.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with crusty bread or alongside rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- metal or wooden skewers
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
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