Citrus-Marinated Beef and Fruit Kebabs

Categories: Beef Main Dish

Ingredients

• 1 medium orange
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 4 cups cubed mango, watermelon or peaches
• Coarse salt
• 1 1/2 lb. boneless beef top
• sirloin steak, 1-inch thick

Directions

1. Grate peel and squeeze 2 Tbsp. juice from orange; reserve juice.
2. In a small bowl, combine peel, cilantro, paprika and cayenne pepper. Cut beef into 1 1/4-inch pieces. Place beef and 2 1/2 Tbsp. cilantro mixture and fruit in another bag; turn to coat. Close bags and marinate 15 minutes to 2 hours.
3. Thread beef onto 6 metal skewers, leaving a space between pieces. Thread fruit onto 4 skewers. Grill beef kebabs on medium, covered, for 11 to 16 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill fruit for 5 to 7 minutes, covered, or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kebabs. Season beef with salt as desired.

4. makes 6 beef kebabs, plus 4 fruit kebabs

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