Espetinho de Carne

Name: Espetinho de Carne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 lbs top sirloin steak, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tsp coarse salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Tender beef cubes marinated with garlic, lime juice, and coarse salt, then grilled on skewers until juicy and lightly charred.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs top sirloin steak, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tsp coarse salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed top sirloin steak to the marinade, toss to coat, and let sit for 15 minutes.
3

Thread top sirloin steak onto skewers.
4

Preheat grill to high heat.
5

Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145F.
6

Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Espetinho de Carne?

As written, 30 minutes: 20 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Add 2 lbs cubed top sirloin steak to the marinade, toss to coat, and let sit for 15 minutes."

What internal temperature should Espetinho de Carne reach?

For Espetinho de Carne, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Espetinho de Carne?

Step 6 reads: "Rest for 5 minutes before serving." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 6 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Is Espetinho de Carne low-carb?

A serving of Espetinho de Carne carries 2 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

How long does Espetinho de Carne keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Espetinho de Carne within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Serve it with

Pure de Batata side
Cucumber Vinagrete Salad salad
Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Onion Relish) sauce
Guarana Limeade Spritz drink

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