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With 34 grams of protein per serving our “Beef Kabobs with Smoky Chimichurri” is the perfect blend of high protein and low carbohydrates to satisfy any meal’s caloric crunches that you might be facing on any given busy day. Here is one of our new recipes for our next cookbook coming soon.

Beef Kabobs with Smoky Chimichurri

8 servings

30 minute prep; 30 minute cook

Ingredients required:

  • bamboo or metal skewers

For the skewers:

  • 2 lbs. (900g) beef sirloin, cut into 11⁄2 inch (4cm) cubes
  • 10.6 oz. (300g) cherry tomatoes
  • 2 red onions, cut into wedges

For the marinade:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice, plus zest of one lime
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp. black pepper

For the smoky chimichurri sauce:

  • 0.7 oz. (20g) cilantro
  • 4 fl oz. (120ml) olive oil 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander 1⁄2 tsp. smoked paprika 1⁄2 tsp. salt

Instructions:

  1. Soak 8 bamboo skewers in warm water for 30 minutes, or use metal skewers.
  2. Place the diced beef into a zip lock bag and add in the marinade ingredients. Mix well until coated evenly and set aside to marinate.
  3. Preheat the grill.
  4. In the meantime, make the chimichurri sauce by placing all the ingredients in a food processor. Blitz repeatedly until the onion is minced well. Place in a small bowl and set aside.
  5. Assemble the skewers alternating the cubes of beef, cherry tomato and onion slices. Place about 3-4 pieces of beef on each skewer.
  6. Grill the skewers over medium high heat, rotating until the steak is nicely charred and cooked to your preference. Serve the beef skewers with the smoky chimichurri sauce.

Nutritional information: per serving - 233 calories, 9 fat, 4 carbohydrates, 34 protein, 1 fiber

Have you gotten your 2017 PCD Smiles Cookbook yet? Our 2017 cookbook is available on Amazon or at your local bookseller through their special order department.

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