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Summer BBQ Essential

BBQ season is upon us so we wanted to share a healthy spin on a fan favourite kebab!

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lb. Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, trimmed of any fat, cut into 2” chunks

  • 2 Large Cloves Garlic, chopped

  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary, chopped

  • 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp. Low Sodium Soy Sauce

  • 1/2 Tbsp. EVOO

  • 3/4 tsp. Cracked/Coarse Black Pepper, divided

  • 1 Purple Onion, quartered

  • 1 EACH Red, Orange, Yellow Bell Pepper, seeded, cut into 1 1/2” pieces

  • Grape or Cherry Tomatoes

  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

  • Metal or Wooden Skewers (if wooden, soak for 30 min.)

Directions:

  1. Step 1: At least 6 hours before; combine sirloin, garlic, rosemary, vinegar, soy sauce, EVOO and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a square baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, stirring about three times.

  2. When ready, thread skewers, alternating individual skewers with portioned sirloin chunks and vegetables. Sprinkle threaded skewers with remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper.

  3. Heat grill on medium-high heat. When hot, transfer skewers to grill. Cook, turning occasionally until sirloin reaches your desired degree of doneness.

Portions:

2 unit Portion:

3 oz. total pre-cooked sirloin -Add 1 unit additional carbs

3 unit Portion:

4.5 oz. total pre-cooked sirloin -Add 1 unit additional carbs

4 unit Portion:

6 oz. total pre-cooked sirloin -Add 2 unit additional carbs

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