Sweet Sesame Glazed Beef Kabobs
These marinated and grilled skewers are a great blend of Asian flavors with cubes of beef steak, and big pieces of red bell pepper, fresh pineapple and zucchini.
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 10
Ingredients
Marinade:
Preparation
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Step 1
Cut beef Top Sirloin Steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Remove and reserve 1/4 cup in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Place beef and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 2 hours.Soak eight 10-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain.
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Step 2
Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Alternately thread beef, bell pepper, zucchini and pineapple evenly onto eight 10-inch skewers.
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Step 3
Place the kabobs on a grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, prepare rice according to microwave package directions, if desired.
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Step 5
Place the reserved marinade in the microwave. Microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds or until hot and just beginning to bubble; stir after heated.
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Step 6
Serve the kabobs over the rice. Drizzle with the heated marinade.
Nutrition Information
200 Calories
1.5g SAT FAT
23g PROTEIN
1.9 mg IRON
4.1 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 200 Calories; 47.7 Calories from fat; 5.3g Total Fat (1.5 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 0.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 1.6 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 56 mg Cholesterol; 269 mg Sodium; 15 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.6 g Dietary Fiber; 12.1 g Total Sugars; 23 g Protein; 4.3 g Added Sugars; 34.8 mg Calcium; 1.9 mg Iron; 433 mg Potassium; 0.1 mcg Vitamin D; 0.2 mg Riboflavin; 6.5 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 1.2 mcg Vitamin B12; 191 mg Phosphorus; 4.1 mg Zinc; 25 mcg Selenium; 85.1 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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