Spicy Beef Skewers with Tahini Sauce.

 

DifficultyBeginner
Caramelised beef, marinated till tender in harissa paste and tahini is made even more irresistible drizzled with spiced tahini dressing

An easy mid-weeker, the harissa adds a nice heat to the meat and complements the tahini in the sauce.

These beef kebabs are simple to make and assemble, and bursting with flavour. Great for a barbecue, or cooked on the grill. add them to your plate of cooked vegetables, or serve them takeaway style, in a warmed Alamir Bakery pita bread with silky Alamir Bakery hummus, your favourite green salads, and topped with the spiced tahini dressing. Delicious!

 

Yields4 Servings
 850 g beef rump steak, trimmed and cut into 5cm cubes
 1 tbsp zaatar
 1 tbsp harissa paste
 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 1 tsp sea salt flakes
 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
 1 tsp cracked black pepper
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  Lemon wedges, to serve
Spiced Tahini Sauce
 1 cup Greek yoghurt
 1 tsp ground cumin
 Small bunch mint, roughly chopped
 Salt and pepper to taste
 a few sprigs of coriander to garnish
Prep Time35 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time55 mins
1

Place the harissa, paprika, Alamir Bakery Tahini , garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine. Add the beef and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 mins to marinate.

2

Preheat a chargrill pan, oven grill or BBQ to high heat.

3

To make the spiced tahini sauce, place the yoghurt, Alamir Bakery Tahini , cumin, mint, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir to combine. If needed, add 2-3 tablespoons of water to achieve your desired consistency, set aside.

4

Thread 2 pieces of beef onto metal or bamboo skewers soaked in water, repeat with the remaining beef.

5

Drizzle the beef skewers with the oil and cook for 10 mins, turning, for medium rare or until cooked to your liking.

6

Serve the skewers with the tahini sauce, zaatar, coriander and lemon wedges.

Ingredients

 850 g beef rump steak, trimmed and cut into 5cm cubes
 1 tbsp zaatar
 1 tbsp harissa paste
 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 1 tsp sea salt flakes
 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
 1 tsp cracked black pepper
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  Lemon wedges, to serve
Spiced Tahini Sauce
 1 cup Greek yoghurt
 1 tsp ground cumin
 Small bunch mint, roughly chopped
 Salt and pepper to taste
 a few sprigs of coriander to garnish

Directions

1

Place the harissa, paprika, Alamir Bakery Tahini , garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine. Add the beef and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 mins to marinate.

2

Preheat a chargrill pan, oven grill or BBQ to high heat.

3

To make the spiced tahini sauce, place the yoghurt, Alamir Bakery Tahini , cumin, mint, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir to combine. If needed, add 2-3 tablespoons of water to achieve your desired consistency, set aside.

4

Thread 2 pieces of beef onto metal or bamboo skewers soaked in water, repeat with the remaining beef.

5

Drizzle the beef skewers with the oil and cook for 10 mins, turning, for medium rare or until cooked to your liking.

6

Serve the skewers with the tahini sauce, zaatar, coriander and lemon wedges.

Notes

Spicy Beef Skewers with Tahini Sauce.