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Balsamic Beef {or Chicken} Kebabs

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 27 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 5 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2-3 pounds sirloin roast cut into 1-inch cubes (or same amount of chicken breasts, cubed)
  • 1 red onion cut into squares (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Measure out 1/3 cup of the mixture and set aside for basting later.
  2. Add the rosemary to the remaining marinade. Place the beef or chicken in a large, gallon-size ziploc bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for 4-8 hours (or as little as 20 minutes, although the flavor won't be quite as pronounced).
  3. Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  4. If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak in cool water for 15-20 minutes. Thread red onion onto the skewer followed by meat and then a few red onions to finish off.
  5. Whisk the reserved basting sauce to recombine. Grill the kebabs, turning every couple of minutes and basting with the sauce, until the beef is cooked to desired doneness (chicken should be cooked all the way through), 10-12 minutes.
  6. Transfer the kebabs to a platter or plate and tent with foil to let rest for 5 or so minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

  • Vinegar: be aware that because of the balsamic vinegar, if using chicken, the light-colored chicken meat will show the darkened color of the marinade more than the beef.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.