CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF TOP SIRLOIN & FRUIT KABOBS
This recipe was originally published on www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
Summer means lots of fruit and lots of grilling, so why not combine the two with this easy to prep and cook Kabob recipe?
INGREDIENTS:
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1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Center Cut, Boneless (about 1 pound)
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1 medium orange
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
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4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums
Garnish
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Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
COOKING:
1. Grate peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from orange; reserve juice. Combine orange peel, cilantro, paprika and ground red pepper, if desired, in small bowl. Cut beef Steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Place beef and 2-1/2 tablespoons cilantro mixture in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Place remaining cilantro mixture and fruit in separate food safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bags securely. Marinate beef and fruit in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
2. Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Thread beef evenly onto four skewers leaving small space between pieces. Thread fruit onto remaining four separate skewers.
3. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill beef kabobs, covered, 5 to 7 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill 7 to 9 minutes) for medium rare (145?°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill fruit kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once.
4. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
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