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Marinade time: 30 minutes to 2 hours
Total recipe time: 50 to 55 minutes
Makes 6 servings

Beef Kabobs with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

 

 

Ingredients:

1-1/2

 

 pounds beef shoulder center (Ranch) steaks, cut 1 inch thick
 

 

 Salt and pepper
 

 

  
 

 

 Merinade:
2

 

 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2

 

  tablespoons olive oil
2

 

  large cloves garlic, minced
1

 

  medium jalapeno pepper, minced

1/2 

 

  teaspoon ground cumin
     
    Pineapple Salsa:
1/2    medium pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-1/2 inch chunks (about 3 cups)
1    medium red onion, cut into 12 wedges
1    large red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
2   teaspoons freshly grated lime peel

1/2 

 

 teaspoon salt

 

 

Instructions:

  

1.

 

Cut beef steaks into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons for salsa. Add beef to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 2 hours.

 

2.

 

Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Thread beef pieces onto six 10-inch metal skewers, leaving small space between pieces. Alternately thread fruit and vegetable pieces evenly onto six 10-inch metal skewers.

 

3.

 

Place fruit and vegetable kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning occasionally. Remove; keep warm. Place beef kabobs in center of grid. Grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally

  

4.

 

Remove fruit and vegetables from skewers; coarsely chop. Combine with reserved marinade, lime peel and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Season beef with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with Pineapple Salsa.

 

Makes 6 servings.

 

 

 

  

 

 

Nutrition information per serving: 207 calories; 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat); 57 mg cholesterol; 259 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrate; 1.5 g fiber; 24 g protein; 3.4 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.6 mcg vitamin B12; 3.1 mg iron; 25.8 mcg selenium; 5.6 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of niacin and iron.