BEEF KABOBS WITH APRICOT GLAZE
Check out these Beef Kabobs with Apricot Glaze, from Just One More for Healthy Living. This recipe grills up the flavor and is a great way to add just one more serving of fruit and vegetables to your diet. The Just One More for Healthy Living campaign encourages families to take simple steps towards a healthier lifestyle. The strategy is simple: add ‘just one more’ serving of fruits and vegetables, and ‘just one more’ physical activity each day for a healthier life.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
• 1 jar (26 oz.) DEL MONTE Orchard Select Apricot Halves
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
• 1½ lb. sirloin steak, cut into 1½-inch cubes
• 2 each small green or red sweet peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 each medium mushrooms, cut in half
• 8 each skewers
Directions
Drain apricots reserving 1 cup syrup into small saucepan; blend in cornstarch until dissolved. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in mustard and basil. Set aside.
Thread meat, apricots, green pepper and mushrooms alternately into skewers; brush with apricot syrup mixture.
To prevent burning of wooden skewers, soak skewers in water for 10 minutes before assembling kabobs.
Grill kabobs over hot coals (or broil) about 5 minutes on each side or to desired doneness, brushing occasionally with additional syrup mixture.
For more Just One More recipes go to www.eatjustonemore.com.
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