Beef Kabobs with Parmesan Orzo
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef
Association
Preparation facts
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
2 red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbs chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 Tbs prepared Italian dressing
2 large cloves garlic, minced
Parmesan Orzo:
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, cooked
2 to 3 Tbs chopped fresh basil or parsley
2 Tbs shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tsp olive oil
Directions
Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes.
Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Toss beef and bell peppers with
1 tablespoon basil, dressing and garlic in large bowl. Alternately thread beef and peppers
onto skewers.
Toss orzo ingredients in medium bowl; keep warm.
Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered,
about 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Serve with
orzo.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 393
Calories from Fat 123 (31%)
% Daily Value*
21%Total Fat 13g
21%Saturated
Fat 4.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.9g
26%Cholesterol 77mg
4%Sodium 107mg
17%Potassium 578mg
12%Total
Carbohydrate 35g
9%Dietary
Fiber 2.1g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
63%Protein 32g