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Beef Kebabs with Parmesan Orzo

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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

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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, chopped
  • Parmesan Orzo:
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, cooked
  • 2 to 3 Tbs chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • 2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Directions

  1. Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Toss orzo ingredients in medium bowl; keep warm.
  4. Place kebabs 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 information

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

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.