Cookbook:Beef Muchomo (Ugandan Beef Skewers)

Beef muchomo is a Ugandan street food, but it can be made at home for any backyard get-together. The inside is very tender and it tastes delicious when eaten with skewered onions.

Ingredients

 * Oil
 * 1 medium-size lemon, juiced
 * Salt to taste
 * ½ teaspoon ground cumin
 * ½ teaspoon garlic powder
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
 * ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 2 pounds cubed stew beef
 * 1 big onion, quartered and sectioned

Procedure

 * 1) In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground cardamom, and cayenne powder.
 * 2) Add the beef and onions, and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for about 9–10 hours and up to overnight.
 * 3) Preheat the grill to high heat and the oven to 200°F.
 * 4) Remove the beef and onions from the marinade, and thread alternately on metal skewers.
 * 5) Grill the skewers until a crust forms (about 2 minutes on each sides).
 * 6) Transfer the skewers to a baking sheet, and roast in the preheated oven until cooked through and tender (about 45 minutes).
 * 7) Serve the beef muchomo with peri peri sauce for dipping.