Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Fajita Kebabs

This kebab recipe has a South of the border flavor that will surely
brighten up your summer grilling party. Marinated skirts streaks and
vegetables are skewered and grilled to perfection, laid down on a bed
of warm tortilla and rice served with authentic Mexican side sides
such as guacamole and salsa. This dish is not only delicious but
colorful and healthy too. Salsa are tomato based which is rich in
lycopene, chillies on the other hand contains capsaicin, an
anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and anti-bacterial agent. Guacamole's
main ingredient is avocado, known to be rich in fiber, high in Vitamin
E and potassium. Summer grilling can be healthy,fresh and fun,
lessening the fat in take by choosing healthy ingredients. Enjoy this
scrumptious meal with your family and friends.Ingredients3/4 cup olive
oil1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup fresh lime juice3/4 tsp ground
cumin1-1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed4 cloves garlic, pressed or
finely minced1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped1 serrano chile
pepper, sliced into thin rings (optional)1 red bell pepper (sweet
capsicum), cut into 2-inch chunks1 green or yellow bell pepper (sweet
capsicum), cut into 2-inch chunks1 medium sweet onion, cut into 2-inch
chunks2 pounds (1-1/2 inches thick) top round London broil beef steak,
cut into 2-inch chunkstortillas, fresh salsa, guacamole, and sour
cream for condimentsfresh cilantro, chopped
(garnish)directionmarinade*Using a zip lock bag, mix the marinade:
balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin and
oregano, bell and chili peppers.*Add the beef streak in the
marinade*Close bag and shake to mix all the ingredients*Vacuum seal
the bag and chill for 12 hours.Grilling*Preheat the grill in medium to
high temperature*If you are using a bamboo skewers, soak them in water
for 1 hour *Open the zip lock bag separate marinade liquid from the
beef and veggies (set aside marinade liquid)*Alternately skewer beef
and vegetable on the bamboo sticks*Before grilling brush marinade
liquid*Grill for 15 minutes and keep brush marinade liquid to keep
from dryingside dishes*Cook the rice according to packet
instructions*Place tortilla over the grill for 3 minutes or until its
warm*When serving this dish,place kebabs over a tortilla, Spoon in
store bought or home made guacamole and salsa at the side, add rice
andtop the dish with chopped cilantro

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