Easy Pistachio Pesto Beef Skewers

Looking for an easy pesto beef skewer recipe? You are going to love this one!

Today, we are sharing an easy pistachio pesto beef skewers recipe you can bake, grill on your stove, or your barbeque. Because of that, it’s one you can enjoy all year long, not just in Summer.

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Beef Skewers FAQ

What cut of beef is used for skewers?

The best cuts of beef for skewers are those that are tender and can be easily cut into chunks for grilling. Some popular choices include sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin, or flank steak. These cuts are flavorful and tender, making them ideal for skewers.

How do I cook beef skewers?

To cook beef skewers, you can marinate the beef chunks in your desired marinade for added flavor. Then, thread the marinated beef onto skewers and grill them over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until the beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness. It’s important not to overcook the beef to keep it tender and juicy.

What goes well with beef skewers?

Beef skewers pair well with a variety of side dishes and accompaniments. Some popular options include grilled vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, a refreshing salad, rice or couscous, but you can also try caponata, or roasted potatoes.

Can I use beef stew meat for skewers?

Yes, you can use beef stew meat for skewers. However, stew meat is typically tougher and may require longer cooking times to become tender. To ensure that the stew meat is tender on skewers, you may need to marinate it for a longer period of time or consider pre-cooking it slightly before threading it onto skewers for grilling.

Easy Pesto Beef Skewers Recipe

Easy Pistachio Pesto Beef Skewers

Alessia

Tender beef skewers marinated in pistachio pesto, grilled to perfection, a delightful and savory dish for a memorable meal.

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Ingredients

20 pieces beef cubes for skewers
1 onion
1 orange pepper or your favourite colour
10 baby potatoes
8 cherry tomatoes
1 jar Belmorso Sicilian Pistachio Pesto
salt and pepper to taste
Belmorso Italian Extra Virgin olive Oil

Instructions

Place the beef cubes into a large bowl, season and add the Belmorso Pistachio Pesto. You can start with half a jar, and add more to your preference. Mix well.
Refrigerate the marinated beef skewers beef ideally overnight, or at least for a few hours.
Boil the baby potatoes for 5 minutes, drain and set aside. You can keep the skin on, or remove it, whichever you prefer. We kept ours on.
When it's time to assemble your skewers, prepare your vegetables first.
Cut your onion into half, and then each half into quarters.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and remove any stems.
Wash, deseed and cut your pepper into half, and then each half into 4 quarters.
Put all your vegetables onto a large plate.
Get another large plate for assembling your skewers.
Prepare a baking dish with foil, if you are going to bake the skewers. Otherwise, you can use another larger plate or stainless steel tray.
Take the marinated beef out of the fridge.
Start assembling your skewers by alternating beef cubes with different vegetables. Have fun creating different combinations.
Once ready, place on top of your baking dish and bake for 30 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Drizzle some Belmorso Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Proceed to grilling them on your grill pan or barbeque.
Serve your pesto beef skewers with more pistachio pesto on the side for dipping, and a leafy salad.