Sirloin Kabobs with Parmesan Orzo

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: and Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients

1 pound (1- inch thick) boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/4- inches pieces

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1- inch pieces

1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1- inch pieces

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil

1 Tablespoon Italian dressing

2 cloves (large) garlic, minced

Parmesan Orzo:

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions:

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

Toss beef and bell peppers with 1 Tbsp basil, dressing and garlic. Thread beef and peppers alternately onto skewers.

Parmesan Orzo:
Mix cooked orzo, 2 Tbsp basil, parmesan cheese and oil in bowl; keep warm.

Place kabobs on grate over medium heat. Grill, uncovered, about 9 to 11 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Serve with orzo.

To Broil:
Place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4- inches from heat. Broil about 9 to 12 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Board

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