Enjoy this recipe for Tikka Masala Beef Skewers, from ThinkBeef.ca, a proud sponsor of Taste Canada.

Tikka Masala Beef Skewers

Yes–you can make great take-out right in your own kitchen. If you have the gang over, serve up buffet style and let everyone pick their own toppings. The subtle spice from the curry paste is cooled off by the raita yogurt sauce.

Servings 4

Ingredients

Beef Skewers:

1 tbsp Masala or Curry Paste
1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 lb (500g) Fast Fry Beef Steaks (Thin Cut Strip Loin) Slices into 1-inch strips

Raita:

1/2 Finely Grated Cucumber, Squeezed Dry
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup Finely Chopped Onion
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 clove Garlice, Minced

Garnishes:

4 slices Whole-Wheat Naan Break or Pita
1 cup Cucumber Slices
1/2 cup Red Onion Slices
1 cup Shredded Lettuce
1 Roma Tomato, Diced
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves

Instructions

Beef Skewers: Position oven rack in top third of oven. Preheat the oven’s broiler. In a medium sized bowl, mix together masala paste and yogurt. Add beef to spice mixture and stir until evenly coated. Can keep refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 24 hours if not cooking immediately. Tightly thread 1 strip of beef onto each skewer and place on a foil-lined 21 x 15 inch baking sheet. If strips are small, thread 2 or 3 strips onto a skewer. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep the oven light on and check often to make sure beef does not burn.

Raita: In a small bowl, mix together cucumber, yogurt, onion, salt, pepper and garlic. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Assembly: Use naan bread to pull the beef off of the skewers. Garnish your wrap with cucumber, red onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro and Raita sauce.

Notes

TIP: To make your own masala paste mix together ¼ cup tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 tbsp EACH grated fresh gingerroot, curry powder and masala spice blend. ¼ tsp EACH salt and pepper.

Sponsored recipe courtesy of ThinkBeef.ca.

Tikka Masala Beef Skewers