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Mojo Beef Kebabs

 

Makes 4 servings.

Total preparation and cooking time:

40 minutes

 

1

pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick

1

teaspoon coarse grind black pepper

1

large lime, cut into 8 wedges

1

small red onion, cut into 8 thin wedges

1

container grape or cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces)

Mojo Sauce:

1/4

cup fresh orange juice

1/4

cup fresh lime juice

3

tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano

3

tablespoons olive oil

2

tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

teaspoon minced garlic

3/4

teaspoon salt

 

1. Whisk Mojo Sauce ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.

2. Cut beef steak into 1-1/4 inch pieces; season with pepper.

3. Alternately thread beef with lime and onion wedges evenly onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Thread tomatoes evenly onto four 12-inch metal skewers.

4. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill tomato kabobs, uncovered, about 2 to 4 minutes or until slightly softened, turning occasionally. Grill beef kabobs, uncovered, about 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.

5. Serve kabobs drizzled with sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

 

Nutrition information per serving: 285 calories; 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 10 g monounsaturated fat); 50 mg cholesterol; 500 mg sodium; 10 g carbohydrate; 1.8 g fiber; 27 g protein; 8.2 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg vitamin B12; 2.6 mg iron; 31.9 mcg selenium; 5.1 mg zinc.

 

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc, and a good source of iron.

 

Cook’s Tip: If using eight 12-inch bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes before grilling.

 

Cook’s Tip: When cutting onion into wedges for kabobs, leave root end intact so wedges hold together during skewering.

 

Cook’s Tip: To make lime wedges, cut lime crosswise in half. Cut each half into quarters, forming wedges.

 

Cook’s Tip: Serve with tri-color couscous, which combines the flavors of spinach, tomato and basil with regular couscous.  Add black beans for a fiber boost.

 

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