Succulent Beef Skewers For 2 Recipes

SUCCULENT BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients; add beef and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread beef onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Lightly oil the grill rack., Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), turning occasionally.

MARGARITA BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine margarita mix, salt, sugar, garlic, and vegetable oil in a bowl or resealable plastic bag. Toss sirloin cubes in marinade and marinate at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill for medium heat.
• Assemble skewers, alternating meat with mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. Brush skewers with marinade, then discard the remaining marinade. Grill skewers to desired doneness, about 10 minutes total for medium.

BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl or marinating dish combine all ingredients except for the beef, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add meat to marinade and stir to cover all the beef. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Preheat grill.
• Soak wooden skewers at least 30 minutes.
• Thread cubes alternating the beef with the green pepper and onion pieces.
• Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes or until done, turning often.

BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water for 1/2 hour.
• Preheat the broiler.
• In a small sauté pan over low heat, toast the sesame seeds, stirring constantly to avoid burning them. When the seeds are golden, remove them from the pan and reserve.
• Slice the beef into very thin strips - 1 1/2 inches in length, 3/4 inch in width, and as close to 1/4 inches thick as you can get.
• Slice the white stems of the green onions into 3/4-inch-long pieces; discard the rest.
• Roll up one piece of beef like a jellyroll. Place it on a skewer, add one piece of green onion, then another piece of beef and another scallion. Repeat with all the skewers. Sprinkle the skewers with salt.
• To cook: Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes for medium rare. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk vinaigrette, barbecue sauce and mustard until blended. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for basting. Add beef to remaining mixture; toss to coat., Alternately thread beef and tomatoes on four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Lightly grease grill rack., Grill skewers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally and basting frequently with reserved vinaigrette mixture during the last 3 minutes.