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Beef Kebabs with Parmesan Orzo

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Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Preparation facts

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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 shredded Parmesan cheese

2 tsp olive oil

Directions

Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes.

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.

Toss orzo ingredients in medium bowl; keep warm.

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 facts

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.