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CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF & FRUIT KABOBS



Citrus-Marinated Beef & Fruit Kabobs image

Cubes of Top Sirloin are marinated for flavor in a mixture of orange peel, cilantro and smoked paprika. They are then grilled alongside skewers of watermelon, peaches, and mango.

Provided by Beef. It's What's for Dinner.

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Beef. It's What's for Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound beef top sirloin steak boneless, cut 1 inch thick
1 medium orange
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums
1 pinch Salt

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill fruit kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once.
  • Season beef with salt, as desired. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

MARINATED FRUIT KABOBS



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These are juicy and sweet--very elegant. They bring a touch of class to a party. These have even been served at family weddings.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Fruit

Time P1D

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 apples, with peeling (cut into chunks or wedges)
2 pears, with peeling (cut into chunks or wedges)
green grapes or red grapes
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 (11 ounce) can of quality brand mandarin oranges
skewer

Steps:

  • Assemble fruit on sticks.
  • Place in large glass pan. Pour the marinade over and let sit overnight.

CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF AND FRUIT KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
1 medium orange
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums
Salt

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.

MARINATED FRESH FRUIT KABOBS (EASY OVEN METHOD)



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This recipe from *River Road Recipes* published by the Junior League of Baton Rouge celebrates the fresh fruits of summer using an easy oven method that frees the grill for the burgers, steaks, etc. The recipe can be halved easily, allows subbing canned peaches & pineapple when they are out of season & the oven method allows you to serve this low-cal, low-fat & tasty dessert yr-round. (Time does not include time for fruit to marinate under refrigeration) *Enjoy*

Provided by twissis

Categories     Dessert

Time 21m

Yield 8 Fruit Kabobs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 fresh peaches (peeled, pitted & quartered)
1 fresh pineapple (peeled & cut in lrg chunks)
4 bananas (peeled & cut in quartered chunks)
2 grapefruits (peeled & sectioned)
4 apples (peeled, cored & quartered)
1 cup grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur or 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint

Steps:

  • Combine fruits & marinade in lrg bowl, mix gently to coat well & refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain & reserve marinade.
  • Alternate fruit on 8 skewers, place in a shallow roasting pan & broil 6-8 minutes. Turn skewers & baste w/reserved marinade at mid-point of cooking time.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve w/vanilla yoghurt or vanilla ice cream -- or -- atop shortcake w/whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.1, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 44.2, Protein 2.2

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