Madeira-Style Ground Beef Skewers Recipe 🧑‍🍳🍷

Madeira-Style Ground Beef Skewers Recipe 🧑‍🍳🍷

These ground beef skewers with mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes are the perfect answer for anyone looking for a recipe that is easy, quick, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

Skewers:

700 g ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

50 g grated Parmesan cheese

4 sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), finely chopped

1 egg

3 tbsp breadcrumbs

1 tsp dried basil

Zest of ½ lemon

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Olive oil for brushing

Wooden skewers, soaked in water beforehand

100 g fresh mozzarella

Cherry tomatoes to taste

Fresh basil leaves to taste

Balsamic glaze to taste

Side dish:

600–800 g baby potatoes

2 cloves garlic

2 sprigs rosemary

Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Preparation

For the skewers:

Mix the ground beef with the garlic, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, egg, breadcrumbs, basil, lemon zest, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Knead the mixture for 2–3 minutes until uniform.

Divide the mixture into portions and shape each one around the skewers, forming small cylinders.

Lightly brush with olive oil.

Grill on a barbecue, grill, or hot grill pan for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly. In the last few minutes, place small pieces of mozzarella over the skewers and let them melt.

Serve with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Finish with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.

For the potatoes:

Place the baby potatoes on a baking sheet with the crushed garlic cloves and rosemary.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast at 200ºC for 35–45 minutes, until golden and tender.