Central African Beef Brochettes - Savory Skewers & Potatoes | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• For the Beef Brochettes
• 1.5 lbs beef (top sirloin, strip steak, or similar), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces for skewering
• 8-10 wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using)
• For the Tomato–Onion Chili Marinade (a fantastic spicy sauce !)
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1-2 fresh hot chiles (such as jalapeño, serrano, or red Fresno), minced, or 1 tablespoon chili paste/flakes (adjust to taste for your ideal pepper sauce recipe )
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup neutral oil (like vegetable or canola) or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Optional: 1/2 bouillon cube (beef or vegetable), crushed, for a Maggi-style savoriness
• For the Potatoes
• 1.5 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet recommended), cut into even 1-inch chunks or wedges
• 2 tablespoons oil (neutral or olive oil)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional: 1-2 spoonfuls of the reserved marinade to lightly coat the potatoes for an extra tomato sauce with chili finish.