[Quick Facts]
Main Ingredients: Beef sirloin steaks, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, ground turmeric
Time Required: 2 hours 15 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1.5-2 pounds (681-908 grams) beef sirloin steaks
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika or 1 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (without additives)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

    • Instructions:

    (1) Cut the beef into 1 1/2 ” cubes and place into a mixing bowl or large plastic sealable bag.

    (2) Place the garlic, spices, and wine vinegar into a food processor. Blend and while still blending, drizzle in olive oil, mix well.

    (3) Pour marinade mixture over beef and mix well, marinate in fridge for 2 – 4 hours.

    (4) Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the meat onto the skewers leaving about 1/2-inch in between the pieces of meat. Place on the grill and cook, with lid lowered, 2 to 3 minutes per side, 8 to 12 minutes in all (8 minutes for rare and 12 for medium).

    (5) Remove from the heat to aluminum foil, wrap and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes prior to serving.

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