FIVE-SPICE BEEF KABOBS

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Our simple Asian-inspired kabobs are delicious served with a homemade mint-yogurt dip. If you don't have Chinese five-spice powder on hand, chili powder works just as well. Budget dinner price: $2.43 per serving.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Lime

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb beef flank steak or 1 lb boneless beef sirloin
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 (6 ounce) carton plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint leaves
2 small limes
fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Thinly slice steak across grain. If necessary, flatten slices with palm of hand or meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness. In a medium bowl combine beef, soy sauce, and five-spice powder; toss to coat beef. Thread beef on skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading).
  • For charcoal or gas grill, grill kabobs on rach of covered grill directly over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or to desired doneness, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl combine yogurt and snipped mint. From one lime, finely shred 1 teaspoon peel. Juice the lime. Stir peel and 1 tablespoon juice in to yogurt. Cut remaining lime in wedges, if desired. Serve kabobs with yogurt sauce, mint, and lime.
  • Serve skewers with yogurt sauce and lime wedges. Top with additional fresh mint.
  • SERVING SUGGESTION:.
  • Serve with fresh carrot ribbons. Use a vegetable peeler to make thin ribbons. Toss with a squeeze of lime juice and lightly sprinkle with five-spice powder.
  • NOTE:.
  • *If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes before grilling.
  • CHANGE UP:.
  • Another time substitution bottled barbecue sauce and chili powder for the soy sauce and Chinese five-spice powder. Substitute sour cream and cilantro for the yogurt and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 91.8, Sodium 327.5, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 31.9

M Ajaz
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Not a fan of the five-spice powder. It overpowered the flavor of the beef.


TT Rakib
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These kabobs were easy to make and turned out great! The beef was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp. I will definitely be making these again.


Robert Christianson
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I made these kabobs for my family and they were a huge success! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Darlene Poblete
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The beef was a bit tough, but the flavor was still good.


Umar H.kawari
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These kabobs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Sebi Horumba
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Absolutely delicious! The five-spice powder gave the beef a wonderful flavor and the kabobs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.