Brochettes de Boeuf

Name: Brochettes de Boeuf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Burkinabe
Ingredients: 750g beef sirloin, cut into 2cm cubes; 2 large onions, grated; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 Maggi cube, crushed; Juice of 1 lime; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 bell peppers, cut into chunks (for skewers)

Brochettes (broh-SHET duh BUFF)

Grilled Beef Skewers

⏱ Prep Time 2 hours (including marination)

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 350 kcal

Succulent cubes of marinated beef threaded onto wooden skewers and grilled over charcoal, basted with a spicy onion-pepper oil that caramelizes beautifully.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 34.0g

Carbs 4.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

charcoal grill wooden skewers mixing bowl basting brush

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden board

Garnishes: sliced onions, lime wedges

Accompaniments: french fries, attieke, mustard

Ingredients

750g beef sirloin, cut into 2cm cubes
2 large onions, grated
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Maggi cube, crushed
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
2 bell peppers, cut into chunks (for skewers)

Instructions

1
Mix grated onion, oil, ginger, cayenne, crushed Maggi, lime juice, salt, and pepper into a marinade.
2
Toss beef cubes in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3
Thread marinated beef and bell pepper chunks alternately onto wooden skewers.
4
Grill over medium charcoal heat, turning every 3-4 minutes.
5
Baste with remaining marinade as they cook.
6
Grill for 12-15 minutes total until charred on the outside and juicy inside. Serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

In Ouagadougou, the best brochette vendors are known by name, and loyal customers will cross the entire city to visit their favorite grilleur.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

charcoal grill
wooden skewers
mixing bowl
basting brush

Garnishing

sliced onions, lime wedges

Accompaniments

french fries, attieke, mustard

The Story Behind Brochettes de Boeuf

Brochettes are the quintessential Sahelian street food, with Burkina Faso's version distinguished by the grated onion marinade and the ubiquity of roadside charcoal grills called "maquis." The tradition of communal evening grilling is central to Burkinabe social life.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed evening, gatherings, street food 📜 Origins: Traditional, widespread across Sahel

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