Succulent Beef Skewers for 2 Recipe

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Agnes Ward, of Stratford, Ontario says, “These are no ordinary beef kabobs! They’re herb-infused and need to marinate at least two hours or overnight for the best flavor. If you feel like splurging, this recipe’s also fantastic with beef tenderloin.”

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Succulent Beef Skewers for 2 Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or dash dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. Thread beef onto two metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium, a meat thermometer should read 165°; well-done 180°), turning occasionally. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 skewer equals 171 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 375 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Succulent Beef Skewers for 2 in Healthy Cooking April/May 2009