Madeira Beef Espetadas Recipe: Best Garlic & Bay Leaf Kebabs

Fire up the grill for juicy Madeiran beef kebabs! Infused with garlic and bay leaves, these skewers are a rustic delight. Ready to cook? Grab the recipe now!

6 h 30 min 4 servings Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time 4 h 15 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs / 680g beef tenderloin or boneless sirloin1/4 cup / 60ml olive oil1/4 cup / 60ml red wine vinegar1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup / 15g parsley, chopped4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of salt1 teaspoon of black pepper, freshly ground 12 bay leaves Portuguese bread, for serving

Directions

Trim any sinews and excess fat off the beef, then cut the meat into 2-inch (5cm) cubes.
Combine the oil, vinegar, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, bay leaves, and pepper in a large nonreactive baking dish.
Add the beef and toss thoroughly to coat.
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
Preheat the grill to high.
Remove the beef and bay leaves from the marinade and thread onto the skewers, dividing the bay leaves among the kebabs.
When ready to cook, oil the grill grate.
Arrange the kebabs on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until the meat is cooked to taste, 2 to 3 minutes per side (8 to 12 minutes in all) for medium-rare.
Baste the kebabs with any excess marinade, but not during the last 3 minutes.
Serve on chunks of Portuguese bread for soaking up the juices.

Adapted from a Recipe by: dvo.com