PINEAPPLE BEEF KABOBS

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"I first tried this recipe after reading a similar one in a medical magazine in my doctor's office," says Marguerite Shaeffer of Sewell, New Jersey. "It's easy, colorful, and the basting helps keep the kabobs juicy and tender."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
12 large fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
2-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine first six ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 1-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the beef, pineapple, mushrooms, peppers and onion. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs rub on grill rack to coat lightly., Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally and basting frequently with reserved marinade., Cook rice according to package directions; serve with kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.