Beef Brochettes With Red Peppers And Coriander Recipes

SPICY BEEF STEW WITH BEANS & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Season meat, then cook about one-third over a high heat for 10 mins until browned. Tip onto a plate and repeat with 2 tbsp of oil and rest of the meat.
• Add a splash of water and scrape pan to remove bits. Add ½ tbsp oil. Turn heat down, fry onion and garlic until softened. Return meat to the pan, add flour and stir for 1 min. Add treacle, cumin, tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hr 45 mins. Stir occasionally and check that the meat is covered with liquid.
• Add peppers and beans, and cook for a further 15 mins. The stew can now be cooled and kept in the fridge for 2 days, or frozen for 1 month. Serve in bowls, with sour cream, coriander and cornbread.

BEEF BROCHETTES WITH RED PEPPERS AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill to high or an oven broiler to 500 degrees. If wooden skewers are used, soak them in cold water until ready to use.
• Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes. There should be 24 cubes.
• Peel and cut the onions into 24 1-inch cubes. Reserve the remaining onion for another use. Set the cubes aside until ready to cook.
• Cut away and discard the pepper cores, veins and seeds. Cut the peppers into 24 equal-size pieces and set aside until ready to cook.
• Combine the meat and remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Blend well and marinate 15 minutes.
• Drain the meat and arrange equal portions of meat, onions and peppers on skewers. Reserve the marinade for basting.
• If the brochettes are to be cooked under the broiler, arrange them on a rack about 4 inches from the source of heat, leaving the door slightly ajar. Cook about 4 minutes for rare, basting with the reserved marinade and turning often. If the brochettes are to be cooked on a grill, place them on the grill and cook 4 minutes for rare, basting often with the reserved marinade while turning.

BEEF BROCHETTES WITH RED-WINE MARINADE

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill or an oven broiler until very hot. If wooden skewers are to be used, soak them in water until ready. Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes. There should be 24 cubes.
• Peel and cut the onions into 24 1-inch cubes.
• Cut away and discard the pepper cores and remove the seeds. Cut the peppers into 24 1-inch cubes. Cut away and discard the tomato cores.
• In a nonreactive bowl, combine the lime juice, coriander, garlic, hot pepper, cumin, wine, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well, and marinate the meat, onions, peppers and tomatoes for 15 minutes.
• Drain the meat and vegetables, reserving the marinade for basting. Place equal portions of meat, onions, tomatoes and peppers on each skewer.
• If the brochettes are to be cooked under the broiler, arrange them on a rack 4 inches from the source of heat, leaving the door slightly ajar. Cook about 4 minutes for rare, basting and turning often. If the brochettes are grilled, cook 4 minutes for rare, basting and turning often.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, reduce the marinade by half. Serve brochettes sprinkled with chopped coriander and the hot marinade.