Barbecue

Spicy beef pick-up-sticks

Author: Sophie Gray - Food Writer, Author

Photographer: Joanna Wickham

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Serves: 5 (makes 10 skewers)

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

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500g lean beef mince
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chilli powder
10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours to reduce scorching

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Instructions

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1 Mix all ingredients together and divide into 10 portions. Shape each portion with your hands to form a smallish sausage shape and insert a skewer through the meat. Squeeze it firmly around the skewer.

2 When all the mixture has been used, cook the skewers on a heated barbecue or under the grill for 7-10 minutes, turning frequently till done. Serve with tomato sauce and bread, or in a pita pocket.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 154 cal

Kilojoules 645 kJ

Protein 23 g

Total fat 6.2 g

Saturated fat 2.9 g

Carbohydrates 1.6 g

Sugar 1.4 g

Dietary fibre 0.5 g

Sodium 280 mg

Calcium 15 mg

Iron 3.8 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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