Chili-Beef Skewers

cookiedog's Note:

These are very easy to make, taste wonderful, look impressive, and are healthy. From Self magazine May 2008. Time does not include marination time.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 wooden skewers
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 lb lean beef sirloin, cut into 1/8-inch strips (optional)
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces (optional)
• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces (optional)
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces (optional)
• vegetable oil cooking spray

Dipping sauce

• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce

Directions:

1. Soak skewers for 30 minutes. Puree cilantro, garlic, soy sauce, orange zest, sriracha, fish sauce and sugar in a food processor. Transfer marinade to a resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag, toss and set aside up to 30 minutes.
2. Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl.
3. Thread 4 pieces of pepper and 2 beef strips on each skewer, alternating beef and peppers. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; heat grill to high; cook until meat is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.

Reviews

[Lureena]

I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing this fabulous recipe! Lureena

[Rita~]

Yum! I did make the sauce and we didn`t miss it! I used yellow, red and orange peppers and added mushrooms. Thanks!!!