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Steak Skewers with Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • STEAK
  • Steak cut of your choice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sliced roma tomatoes
  • Melted butter
  • Skewers
  • SPICED TOMATO SAUCE
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 14 1/2- to 15-oz can whole tomatoes in juice, coarsely chopped (reserving juice)
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Method
 

  1. STEAK
  2. Salt and pepper the steak, and slice into 1-inch cubes. Skewer on bamboo or metal sticks alternating meat and sliced tomato. Brush with melted butter. On a medium-low setting on your grill, cook the steak. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the steak.
  3. SAUCE
  4. Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and spices in oil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in vinegar and simmer over moderately low heat 1 minute. Add tomatoes (with juice) and brown sugar, then increase heat to moderate and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  5. Purée sauce in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Serve at room temperature.
  6. Cooks' note:
  7. Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and cooled completely, then chilled, covered.
  8. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.