Spicy Portuguese Beef Steak Kabobs

Make it a Meal

Add these dishes to make a full meal:

Orecchiette with Mushrooms and Artichokes

Tuscan White Bean and Tuna Salad

Cran-Apple Crisp

Wine Pairings

Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Preparation facts

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1- 1/2 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-1/4 inches thick

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

Seasoning:

2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro

2 Tbs olive oil

2 tsp hot pepper sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Combine seasoning ingredients in medium bowl. Add beef; toss. Alternately thread beef and bell pepper onto six 10-inch metal skewers.

Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, about 8 to 11 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt.

To broil, place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil about 9 to 12 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 294

Calories from Fat 169 (58%)

% Daily Value*

29%Total Fat 19g

29%Saturated Fat 5.8g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 10.3g

36%Cholesterol 107mg

4%Sodium 100mg

12%Potassium 405mg

1%Total Carbohydrate 2g

2%Dietary Fiber 0.5g

Sugars 1g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

59%Protein 29g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

2006-09-07

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