Asian Beef Kebabs

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	327
Total Fat	16.5 g
Saturated Fat	6 g
Sodium	604 mg
Total Carbohydrate	20 g
Dietary Fiber	3 g
Protein	24 g

Servings and Times

Servings	2
Marinating time	30 minutes to overnight

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Top sirloin steak, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes	½ pound
Hoisin sauce	¼ cup
Asian chili sauce	1 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper	½ teaspoon
Metal skewers, or wooden ones, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes	4
Red bell pepper, cut into 1- to 2-inch squares	1
Scallions, cut into 2-inch long strips	4

Directions
Combine beef, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Marinate 30 minutes to overnight.
Preheat broiler to high heat. (Alternatively, a grill may be used.) Thread skewers, alternating beef, bell pepper, and scallions.
Broil skewers 5-7 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness is achieved.

Exchanges
3 lean meats; 1 starch; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Sesame Zucchini
Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 zucchini, sliced into 2-inch by ½-inch strips, and sauté 4 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove, 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds and serve. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 68 calories; 5 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 5 g fat (0.5 g sat); 1.5 g fiber; 223 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 vegetable; 1 fat.

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