Brazilian beef with sweet potato wedges
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Karen Burns-Booth adds a twist to a classic dinner of steak and chips by marinating the beef in a tangy Brazilian sauce to add extra flavour, and opting for tender, orange sweet potatoes for the wedges. This easy steak recipe is incredibly quick to prepare and therefore perfect for enjoying with family and friends for an al fresco dinner or summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Brazilian beef
- 4 steaks, such as pavé de boeuf, rib-eye or rump, each about 150g
- 3 tbsp of Brazilian BBQ Sauce, plus extra to serve
- salt
- vegetable oil, for grilling
Sweet potato wedges
- 450g of sweet potato
- 1 tbsp of rapeseed oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- mixed salad leaves
- 4 large ripe tomatoes , chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 150g of sweetcorn
- 1 lime
- fresh coriander
Method
1
Place the steaks in a large shallow dish and add the Brazilian BBQ sauce, turning the steaks in the sauce to coat. Cover the dish and set aside to marinate for 2–3 hours, or overnight
2
Cut the sweet potatoes into chunky wedges then add to a large bowl (or resealable plastic bag) with the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper then toss to coat in the seasoned oil. Set aside until ready to cook
3
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6
4
Spread the sweet potato wedges out in a single layer on a baking tray or roasting tin. Cook for 35–45 minutes until crisp, golden brown and soft in the middle
5
To cook the steaks, lightly oil a griddle pan and place over a medium-high heat. Alternatively, preheat a barbecue for grilling and lightly oil the grill rack
6
Remove the steaks from the marinade and season with a little salt. Grill in the pan or on the barbecue for 3–5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the steaks and how well-done you would like them
7
Toss the salad leaves, tomatoes and onion together in a bowl with the sweetcorn. Tear in a few fresh coriander sprigs and add a good squeeze of lime juice to taste
8
Serve the steaks with the wedges, salad and some extra sauce on the side for dipping
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