Texas Beef Council

Texas Ribbons Appetizers

Servings
   10 appetizer portions

Prep Time
   10 min

Refrigerate
   1 1/2 hours

Cook Time
   5-7 min

Cooking Methods
   Broiling
   Grilling

Beef Type
   Flank


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
  • Fajita Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

Instructions

Season flank steak generously with fajita seasoning. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour.

Combine barbecue sauce, lemon juice, garlic and red pepper. Pour over meat, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Cut beef diagonally, against the grain, into 1/4 inch strips. Thread onto skewers and grill over medium coals 5 to 7 minutes.

Tips from Our Cook

If using bamboo skewers, soak in water before using to avoid burning.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 3 oz.) 124 calories; 3.6 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat; 1.4 g monounsaturated fat); 24 mg cholesterol; 502 mg sodium; 6 g carbohydrate; 0.2 g fiber; 16 g protein; 4.6 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 0.7 mcg vitamin B12; 1 mg iron; 19.5 mcg selenium; 2.9 mg zinc.