SPICY BEEF SATAY

Spicy Beef Satay image

The fragrant spices and full flavors of North African cuisine make these appetizers a popular party food.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup finely chopped salted roasted almonds
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cumin and coriander
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine almonds, mint, onion, lemon juice, garlic and spices. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide into 24 pieces. Shape each piece into a 3x1-in. rectangle; insert a soaked wooden appetizer skewers into each., Broil 6 in. from the heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle with sauce mixture and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.