Name: Picanha beef skewers with cheese-stuffed flatbreads
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South American
Ingredients: 1kg rump steak,cut into 3cm pieces; 60ml (¼ cup) red wine vinegar; 60ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil,plus extra to brush; 2 garlic cloves,crushed; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp paprika; 4 roma tomatoes,seeded and chopped; 1 eschalot (French shallot),finely chopped; ½ cup finely chopped curly parsley; 6 mini pita breads; 1 cup grated mozzarella

Marinated beef skewers are an ideal match for these cheese-filled flatbreads.James Moffatt

easyTime:<30 minsServes:4

In Brazil,this beef cut is called picanha. Here,it’s better known as rump cap,and it’s ideal for these tender skewers,served with a robust salsa and flatbreads filled with molten cheese.

Ingredients

1kg rump steak,cut into 3cm pieces
60ml (¼ cup) red wine vinegar
60ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil,plus extra to brush
2 garlic cloves,crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
4 roma tomatoes,seeded and chopped
1 eschalot (French shallot),finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped curly parsley
6 mini pita breads
1 cup grated mozzarella

Method

Step1
Mix 2 tablespoons each of the vinegar and the oil,along with the garlic,oregano,thyme and paprika in a non-reactive container and season with salt and pepper. Add the steak and toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
Step2
To make the salsa,combine the tomatoes,eschalot and parsley in a bowl. Add remaining vinegar and oil,season with salt and pepper,and set aside.
Step3
Using a small knife,split the pita breads in half. Scatter with mozzarella and sandwich to seal. Brush with oil.
Step4
Thread the marinated beef onto 8 metal skewers.
Step5
Preheat a chargrill pan over high heat. Add the flatbreads and cook for 1 minute,turn and cook for a further minute,or until charred and the cheese is melted. Keep warm.
Step6
Add the skewers to the pan and cook,turning,for 6-8 minutes,or until charred and just cooked through. Set aside to rest. Serve the flatbreads with skewers and salsa.