Cape Verdean Style Beef Skewers (Espetadas de Carne à Moda Cabo-verdiana)

Espetadas de Carne à Moda Cabo-verdiana, or Cape Verdean Style Beef Skewers, are a popular dish in Cape Verdean cuisine. These flavorful beef skewers are marinated in a delicious blend of spices and grilled to perfection, making them a perfect addition to any barbecue or gathering.

Cape Verdean Style Beef Skewers (Espetadas de Carne à Moda Cabo-verdiana)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the beef cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Thread the marinated beef cubes, onion chunks, and bell pepper chunks onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the ingredients.
  4. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  5. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Grill Large bowl Tongs Knife Cutting board

Tools

Wooden skewers Measuring spoons Measuring cup

Serving suggestions

Serve the Espetadas de Carne with a side of rice, grilled vegetables, and a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can brush the skewers with the remaining marinade while grilling.

Cost

$20