Nothing says “South Africa” quite like the smell of a braai. And when it comes to the ultimate braai food, steak Sosaties are a firm favourite. These flavourful, tender beef skewers, packed with colourful veggies, are a simple yet impressive dish perfect for any get-together.
This quick and easy steak Sosaties recipe skips the complicated overnight marinade for a simple but powerful spice rub. It means you can decide to have a braai in the morning and have your Sosaties ready to grill by the afternoon. This is the perfect introduction to South African Sosaties if you’ve never made them before.
What are South African Sosaties?
Sosaties are a traditional South African dish of skewered meat, often lamb or beef. The name comes from the Cape Malay words “sate” (skewered meat) and “saus” (spicy sauce). Traditionally, the meat is marinated in a sweet and tangy curry-based sauce, often overnight, to infuse it with flavour and tenderise it.
They are a staple at any braai and are loved for their combination of savoury meat and charred vegetables. While this version uses a simpler steak sosatie marinade recipe, it delivers all the deliciousness you’d expect.
Steak Sosaties ingredients
This recipe focuses on a flavour-packed dry rub that brings out the best in the beef.
For the rub
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Sosaties
- 1 kg Beef Loin, or Sirloin steak
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 pack of cherry tomatoes
- 8 wooden sosatie skewers
How to make steak Sosaties
This beef Sosaties recipe is incredibly straightforward. You can prepare the skewers a day or two in advance and keep them refrigerated, making it perfect for easy entertaining.
- Prepare the skewers: Soak the wooden sosatie sticks in water for at least 15 minutes. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Make the spice rub: In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the rub: brown sugar, instant coffee, paprika, garlic salt, coarse salt, chilli powder, and black pepper.
- Prep the meat and veggies: Cut the steak into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. In a large bowl, toss the beef cubes with the spice rub until they are evenly coated. Chop the peppers and red onion into 1-inch chunks, similar in size to the meat.
- Assemble the sosaties: Thread the marinated meat and vegetables onto the sosatie skewers. Alternate between the steak, peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes to create a colourful pattern.
- Refrigerate (optional): For the best flavour, cover the Sosaties and refrigerate them overnight. If you’re short on time, even an hour will help the flavours to meld.
- Grill to perfection: Before cooking, bring the Sosaties to room temperature. Preheat your grill or braai to a medium-low heat (around 120°C / 250°F). Place the steak Sosaties on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
- Rest and serve: Once cooked, remove the Sosaties from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices in the steak to redistribute, resulting in more tender meat. Serve immediately.
This recipe makes 8 delicious beef Sosaties, serving about 4 people.
Enjoy your lekker Sosaties
And there you have it; a simple, delicious steak sosatie recipe that’s sure to be a winner. Whether you’re a seasoned braai master or new to South African cooking, these Sosaties are the perfect way to enjoy a taste of the country’s rich culinary heritage. Grab your sosatie sticks and get grilling!
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