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PINEAPPLE BEEF KABOBS

These skewers are easy and colorful, and basting helps keep the sirloin steak oh-so juicy and tender. I came up with this recipe after reading a similar one in a health magazine. It’s a keeper.

—MARGUERITE SHAEFFER SEWELL, NJ



PREP: 20 MIN. + MARINATING GRILL: 10 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice

1/3 cup honey

1/3 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

12 large fresh mushrooms

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

1. In a small bowl, combine first six ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 1-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.

2. Drain and discard marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the beef, pineapple, mushrooms, peppers and onion. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs rub on grill rack to coat lightly.

3. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally and basting skewers frequently with reserved marinade.

4. Cook rice according to package directions; serve with kabobs.