CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF & FRUIT KABOBS

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Cubes of Top Sirloin are marinated for flavor in a mixture of orange peel, cilantro and smoked paprika. They are then grilled alongside skewers of watermelon, peaches, and mango.

Provided by Beef. It's What's for Dinner.

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Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound beef top sirloin steak boneless, cut 1 inch thick
1 medium orange
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums
1 pinch Salt

Steps:

  • Grate peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from orange; reserve juice. Combine orange peel, cilantro, paprika, and ground red pepper, if desired, in small bowl. Cut beef Steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Place beef and 2-1/2 tablespoons cilantro mixture in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Place remaining cilantro mixture and fruit in separate food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bags securely. Marinate beef and fruit in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Thread beef evenly onto four skewers leaving small space between pieces. Thread fruit onto remaining four separate skewers.
  • Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill beef kabobs, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill fruit kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once.
  • Season beef with salt, as desired. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

Fareeha Doll
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I highly recommend these kabobs. They're easy to make and they taste amazing.


Kudzai Ngandu
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These kabobs are perfect for a healthy and delicious meal. They're packed with protein and nutrients.


Alabi Victor
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I love the citrus marinade on these kabobs. It gives them a really fresh and flavorful taste.


Radha Radha
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These kabobs are so delicious and easy to make, I'll definitely be making them again.


Shakir Halwai
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I've made these kabobs several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ganna Alkarw
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These kabobs are perfect for a summer party. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


salman ghani
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I made these kabobs for my picky eater and they loved them! They ate everything on their plate.


Milan Jeewantha
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These kabobs are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Charmaine Esterhuizen
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The combination of beef and fruit on these kabobs is perfect. The sweetness of the fruit balances out the savory flavor of the beef.


Tahiya Islam
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The citrus marinade really tenderized the beef. It was so juicy and flavorful.


ADIL Shahani
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I love how easy these kabobs are to make. I just marinated the beef and fruit overnight, then grilled them for a few minutes. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Adham Khouli
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These kabobs were a hit at my last barbecue! The citrus marinade gave the beef a really flavorful and juicy taste, and the fruit added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.