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South Pacific Steak

 

Makes 4 servings.

 

 

Ingredients:

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)

1-1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks packed in juice

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces

1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges

1/3 cup apricot preserves

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

 

Directions:

1. Soak four 12-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain.

 

2. Meanwhile drain pineapple, reserving1/2 cup juice. Combine pineapple juice and hoisin sauce in small bowl. Place steak in food-safe plastic bag. Pour1/4 cup hoisin-pineapple mixture over steak; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 2 hours.

 

3. Alternately thread pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces and onion wedges onto skewers. Place in glass dish; brush1/4 cup hoisin-pineapple mixture on kabobs. Cover and marinate in refrigerator up to 2 hours.

 

4. Remove steak and skewers from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak and kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steak, covered,13 to16 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning occasionally.

 

5. Meanwhile combine remaining hoisin-pineapple mixture, apricot preserves and lemon

juice in small saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until hot. Carve steak into thin slices and serve with kabobs and sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro.

 

Nutrition information per serving: 345 calories; 6g fat (2g saturated fat; 2g monounsaturated fat); 50mg cholesterol; 520mg sodium; 46g carbohydrate; 2.8g fiber; 28g protein; 8.6mg niacin; 0.8mg vitamin B6; 1.4mcg vitamin B12; 2.6mg iron; 31.3mcg selenium; 5.2mg zinc.

 

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

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