ITALIAN BEEF KABOBS

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Balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs combine in a marinade that gives great flavor to tender cubes of steak on shish kabobs. Along with the beef, I skewer mushrooms, zucchini and cherry tomatoes for an easy, well-balanced meal. -Joyce Triggs, Thibodaux, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/4 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
32 small fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large bowl; add the beef. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade from beef. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the beef, zucchini and mushrooms. Spoon over uncooked kabobs with reserved marinade; sprinkle with salt. Broil 4 in. from heat for 5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Place a tomato on each skewer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges