Sizzling Sirloin Kabobs on a Bed of Orzo Kabobs

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
• 2 green, red and/or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp. choped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 Tbsp. prepared Italian dressing
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper

Orzo

• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 2-3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or parsley
• 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp. olive oil

Instructions

Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes.

Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces.  Toss beef and bell peppers with 1 Tbsp. basil, dressing and garlic in large bowl.  Alternately thread beef and peppers onto skewers.

Toss Orzo ingredients in medium bowl; keep warm.

Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.  Grill, uncovered, about 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 10 minutes) for medium rare (145 degrees) to medium (160 degrees) doneness, turning occasionally.  Season with salt and pepper, as desired.  Serve with orzo.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition information per serving:  380 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 51 mg cholesterol; 163 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate; 2.9 g fiber; 34 g protein; 10.5 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 4.1 mg iron; 31.4 mcg selenium; 5.8 mg zinc; 105.1 mg choline.