Grilled Chimichurri Beef Kebabs

Fresh herbs, citrus and spices are blended together with oil to create both the perfect marinade and sauce for just about anything.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (75 mL)
• 3 cups fresh cilantro, packed (750 mL)
• 3 garlic cloves (3)
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (5 mL)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (5 mL)
• 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste (5 mL)
• 1/2 cup canola oil (125 mL)
• 1 1/2 lb sirloin steak or beef tenderloin (750 g)
• 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes 8

Instructions:

1. Combine lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, pepper flakes, oregano, salt and canola oil in a blender. Process to form a thick puree. Taste and season with pepper flakes and salt as desired. Place 2/3 cup (150 mL) puree in an airtight container and refrigerate; reserve for sauce.

2. Cut beef into 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) cubes. Place cubes in resealable plastic bag with remaining puree; squeeze out excess air. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight; turn as needed to evenly coat.

3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Clean it with a stiff brush, then rub with canola oil. Remove beef cubes from marinade, and thread onto skewers; leave a bit of space between cubes. Discard marinade. Sprinkle beef kebabs with salt to taste.

4. Grill until nicely charred on outside with defined grilling marks, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, 3 minutes per side for medium, and 4 minutes per side for medium-well. Drizzle some reserved chimichurri sauce over kebabs, and serve hot or at room temperature. Serve remaining sauce on side.

Yield: 4 Servings.

Variation: Chimichurri is equally delicious as both a marinade and sauce for grilled flank steak, skirt steak, strip steak, pork chops, or loin, chicken - even tuna! Marinate beef, pork and chicken at least 4 hours or overnight and fish up to 1 hour.

Serving Suggestions: Grilled Chimichurri Beef Kebabs are delicious served with green salad, crusty bread and roasted potatoes.

	Nutritional Analysis     Per 4 Servings     Calories 408 cal Total Fat 28 g Saturated Fat 4 g Cholesterol 98 mg Sodium 394 mg Carbohydrates 4 g Fibre 0 g Protein 36 g

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