SUMMER BEEF SKEWERS

Summer Beef Skewers image

"The marinade that seasons these summery skewers has a robust flavor that friends and family love," relates Cheryl Arnold of Lake Zurich, Illinois. They're a breeze to marinate ahead of time, then assemble before grilling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup red wine or beef broth
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound cherry tomatoes
1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 pounds beef sirloin tip steak, cut into 1-1/4-inch cubes
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients and mix well. Pour 1 cup into a shallow dish; add vegetables. Pour remaining marinade into another shallow dish; add beef. Cover and refrigerate both for 4-6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade from beef. Drain and reserve marinade from vegetables. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini and summer squash., Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Continue turning and basting for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve kabobs over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges