Beef Shish Kabobs

Makes six 8 inch skewers. From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988. Preparation time does not include time to marinate.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 8 inch skewers

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  round steaks or 1 1⁄2 lbs sirloin tip steaks
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1  bay leaf
•  fresh ground pepper
• 1  sweet red pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 1  green pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 2  large tomatoes, quartered (or use a bunch of plum tomatoes, if desired)
• 1  onion, quartered and separated
• 12  large fresh mushrooms

Directions

1. Trim excess fat from steak and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, bay leaf and pepper.
3. Add beef and cover, turning occasionally, for at least 3 hours.
4. Thread beef cubes on skewers alternately with vegetables.
5. Grill kabobs over medium-hot coals, three minutes a side for rare or until desired doneness.
6. Baste with marinade during cooking.