Best Beef And Fruit Kabobs Recipes

CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF AND FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• 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, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 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)Season beef with salt, as desired. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs.

BEEF AND FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• Partially freeze beef to firm; slice into 1/8\" thick strips.
• Combine yogurt, lemon juice, curry and red pepper.
• Place beef strips and marinade in plastic bag, turning to coat.
• Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Meanwhile, soak 12\" bamboo skewers in water.
• Peel mango and cut into 3/4\" pieces.
• Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade.
• Thread equal amounts of beef strips (weaving back and forth) and mango pieces on each skewer.
• Place kabobs on grid over medium coals.
• Grill 4-5 minutes, turning once.
• Season with salt to taste.
• NOTE: Peaches, nectarines, plums or pineapple may be substituted for mango. Peel and cut fruit into 3/4\" pieces. If doubling the recipe, try using different fruits.