Transport yourself to the heart of French bistro cuisine with our in-depth exploration of "boeuf en brochette", a delightful dish that combines succulent beef, aromatic herbs, and flavorful vegetables onto skewers. Embark on a culinary journey where we uncover the secrets to creating tender, juicy beef skewers that are perfectly charred and bursting with flavor. Discover the art of selecting the right cuts of beef, the essential marinades and rubs that enhance the taste, and the techniques for grilling or roasting the brochettes to perfection.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BOEUF EN BROCHETTE
Grilled Tenderloin Skewers with red wine and tomato sauce. A delicious summertime favorite from France. Cooking time includes marinating time.
Provided by Alskann
Categories Meat
Time 1h47m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine marinade ingredients in a large glass bowl.
- Add the meat and mix so that all the pieces are coated. Marinate for 1 hour.
- Melt butter in a skillet and add onion.
- Cook, stirring occasionally for about 7 minutes or until soft but not brown.
- Scrape the marinade off the meat and add to the onion.
- Add the wine, tomatoes and sugar and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Purée the sauce in a blender until smooth. If it is too thin, reduce it over medium heat until it is the consistency of mayonnaise.
- Let the sauce cool slightly and stir in the Dijon, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Thread the beef cubes equally onto 6 12-inch skewers.
- Cook over very hot heat, about 8 minutes for rare.
- Allow one skewer per person and serve the sauce separately on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.8, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 205.1, Sodium 585.4, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 58.5
BEEF BROCHETTES WITH RED-WINE MARINADE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 560, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 913 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
OYSTERS EN BROCHETTE
A neat, cute appetizer. I'm guessing at the amount of lemon juice and butter called for; just use however much you need. If you find the bacon shrivels up too much on the skewer, try rinsing it with water and patting it dry with a paper towel before cooking. Since I actually make a bunch at once but am just giving you the directions for making one, I didn't know how to figure the preparation time. You'll figure it out.
Provided by echo echo
Categories Pork
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook it slightly, but not to crispness--it should still be flexible--and let cool a bit until comfortable to handle.
- Interlace the bacon with oysters and mushroom caps on skewer as follows: spear the bacon at one end, then spear a mushroom cap and oyster; bring the bacon down past the mushroom and oyster and spear it again; spear another mushroom and oyster; and so forth until all oysters and mushrooms are used up; end by spearing the other end of the bacon.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice and brush with butter; grind pepper to taste lightly over the whole thing.
- Broil or grill until oysters begin to curl and bacon is crisp.
- Serve with hollandaise sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.5, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 125.5, Sodium 431.5, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 23.8
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Tenderloin, sirloin, and ribeye are all good choices for beef en brochette. Look for meat that is well-marinated and has a good amount of marbling.
- Cut the beef into uniform pieces: This will help ensure that the beef cooks evenly. Each piece should be about 1-inch thick and 2-inches long.
- Skewer the beef: Use metal or wooden skewers to skewer the beef. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
- Season the beef: Season the beef with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. You can also brush the beef with olive oil or melted butter.
- Grill the beef: Grill the beef over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Turn the beef occasionally to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Serve the beef: Serve the beef immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for beef en brochette include rice, potatoes, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Beef en brochette is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your beef en brochette turns out perfect every time.
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