Succulent Beef Skewers for 2

Name: Succulent Beef Skewers for 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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 VSATEST 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

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.”

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 VSATEST 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 thermometer should read 165°; well-done 180°), turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 171 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

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