Citrus-Marinated Beef and Fruit Kebabs
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Beef Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 medium orange
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 4 cups cubed mango, watermelon or peaches
- Coarse salt
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless beef top
- sirloin steak, 1-inch thick
Directions
- Grate peel and squeeze 2 Tbsp. juice from orange; reserve juice.
- In a small bowl, combine peel, cilantro, paprika and cayenne pepper. Cut beef into 1 1/4-inch pieces. Place beef and 2 1/2 Tbsp. cilantro mixture and fruit in another bag; turn to coat. Close bags and marinate 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- Thread beef onto 6 metal skewers, leaving a space between pieces. Thread fruit onto 4 skewers. Grill beef kebabs on medium, covered, for 11 to 16 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill fruit for 5 to 7 minutes, covered, or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kebabs. Season beef with salt as desired.
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makes 6 beef kebabs, plus 4 fruit kebabs