Uruguayan Beef Skewers
A classic Uruguayan dish featuring marinated beef on skewers, perfect for grilling. This recipe yields tender and flavorful beef, ideal for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
- ●500g flank steakcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1/4 cup olive oilfor marinating
- ●2 tablespoons soy saucefor marinating
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugarfor marinating
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 sprigs fresh oreganochopped
- ●to taste salt and pepper
- ●4-6 warm tortillasfor serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and oregano.
- 3
Add the beef cubes to the marinade and mix to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 4
Thread 2-3 beef cubes onto each skewer, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 5
Season the skewers with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- 7
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in foil and heating them on the grill for a few minutes.
- 8
Serve the skewers with warm tortillas, your favorite sides, and a squeeze of lime juice.