Grilled Beef Skewers with Charred Pepper Salad and Walnut Dressing

• 600 g beef sirloin⇄
• 30 ml extra virgin olive oil⇄
• 10 g garlic⇄
• 3 g dried oregano⇄
• 3 g smoked paprika⇄
• 20 ml lemon juice⇄
• 5 g salt⇄
• 3 g black pepper⇄
• 1 large red bell pepper⇄
• 1 medium onion⇄

1. 1.Cut beef into 3 cm cubes and toss in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. 2.Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
3. 3.Thread onto skewers, alternating with chunks of bell pepper and onion wedges.

💡 Use metal skewers for even cooking as they retain heat; if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

• 2 whole red bell peppers⇄
• 10 ml olive oil⇄

1. 1.Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat (about 200°C).
2. 2.Place whole bell peppers directly over the flame or under a broiler, turning every 2-3 minutes until blackened on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total.
3. 3.Transfer to a bowl, cover with a plate to steam for 5 minutes, then peel, seed, and slice into strips.

💡 If you don’t have a flame, use a very hot broiler and turn the peppers frequently for even charring.

1. 1.Lightly grease the hot grill with olive oil.
2. 2.Place skewers on the grill and cook at high heat (200°C) for 3-4 minutes per side, making a quarter turn each time for even charring, until the beef reaches medium doneness with a slight pink center, about 12 minutes total.
3. 3.Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

💡 Avoid moving the skewers constantly; let them sit to develop beautiful char marks.

• 150 g cucumber⇄
• 40 g red onion⇄
• 40 ml extra virgin olive oil⇄
• 25 ml lemon juice⇄
• 40 g walnuts⇄
• 5 g garlic⇄
• 60 g goat cheese⇄
• 4 g salt⇄
• 2 g black pepper⇄

1. 1.While skewers grill, combine charred pepper strips with diced cucumber and thinly sliced red onion in a bowl.
2. 2.Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, crushed walnuts, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. 3.Toss the salad with the dressing and top with crumbled goat cheese.

💡 Crush walnuts by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling with a rolling pin for a quick, mess-free method.