Grilled Beef Skewers with Smoked Peaches, Spring Onions, and Pasilla-Chile Cocoa Marinade

Name: Grilled Beef Skewers with Smoked Peaches, Spring Onions, and Pasilla-Chile Cocoa Marinade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión a la parrilla
Ingredients: 1.5 lb beef sirloin or top round, cut into 1.25-inch cubes; 2 whole firm peaches; 8 whole spring onions or scallions; 2 whole dried pasilla chile; 1/2 cup hot water; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp lime juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tsp lime zest

Original beef skewers marinated with pasilla chile, cocoa, garlic, and lime, grilled with peaches and spring onions until caramelized and smoky with a deep sweet-savory flavor.

30 minPrep

16 minCook

46 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

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700 g beef sirloin or top round, cut into 1.25-inch cubes (for brochetas)
2 units firm peaches (cut en 8 wedges each uno)
8 units spring onions or scallions (recortadas, whole si son small)
2 units dried pasilla chile (without stalk ni semillas)
120 ml hot water (for hidratar the chile)
3 cloves garlic (pelados)
8 g unsweetened cocoa powder (for the adobo)
21 g honey
30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
2 g ground cumin
2 g smoked paprika
8 g kosher salt (divided)
2 g black pepper
16 g fresh cilantro leaves (chopped gruesas)
1 cdita lime zest (for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

392 kcal

Calories

34 g

Protein

15 g

Carbs

21 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

12 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

No declared allergens

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 450 °F / 230 °C.
2
Place the pasilla chiles in a bowl with the 1/2 cup hot water and let them soften for 10 minutes. Transfer them to a blender or food processor with the garlic, cocoa powder, honey, lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Blend until thick and smooth.
3
Place the beef cubes in a large bowl, add the marinade, and toss well to coat all the meat. Let it rest for 15 minutes in a cool spot while you prepare the fruit and onions.
4
In a separate bowl, toss the peach wedges and spring onions with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5
Thread the skewers, alternating beef, peaches, and spring onions so each skewer has a balanced mix of ingredients.
6
Clean and lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the skewers for 12 to 16 minutes at 450 °F / 230 °C, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the beef is browned and cooked to your preferred doneness and the peaches and onions are lightly charred.
7
Transfer the skewers to a platter and let them rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped fresh cilantro and lime zest before serving.
8
Serve hot, making sure each portion includes beef, smoked peaches, and grilled spring onions.

Chef tips

For better browning, pat the beef lightly dry before mixing it with the marinade. If the peaches are very ripe, cut them into thicker wedges so they hold up on the grill.

Substitutions

You can substitute nectarines for peaches and chunks of red onion for the spring onions. If pasilla chiles are unavailable, use ancho chiles for a sweeter profile.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
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