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southwestern beef kabobs with corn orzo salad

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Ann McCue
Side Lake, MN

Tried this recipe for the first time last night. Got it out of a Better Homes and gardens special intrest "Potluck" Magazine I got for mother day from Lindsey. It is very good. the salad is nice and light. Meat turned out nice and tender. I did it on the grill. I think I will post the salad alone too. Hope you like it!

(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients For southwestern beef kabobs with corn orzo salad

  • 8
    10 inch bamboo skewers. that have been soaking in water for at least 30 minutes.
  • 2/3 c
    dried orzo
  • 2 c
    fresh corn kernels ( about 3 ears)
  • 1 md
    orange sweet pepper, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2/3 c
    grape tomatos, cut in half
  • 1
    14.5 to 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 c
    thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 sm
    zucchini, cut into bite size pieces
  • DRESSING
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1/4 c
    lime juice
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    fresh jalepeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped. (remember to wear gloves or be very careful handling pepper.
  • 2 Tbsp
    snipped, fresh cilantro (i left it out because i don't like cilantro)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • BEEF
  • 2 lb
    boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4 tsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    ground oregano

How To Make southwestern beef kabobs with corn orzo salad

  • 1
    Cook Orzo according to package directions, add corn kernels for the last minute of cooking time. Drain orzo and corn in a colander, rinse with cold water.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine orzo, corn, sweet pepper, tomatoes, beans, onion, and zucchini
  • 3
    Put all dressing ingredents in a screw top jar and shake well. pour onto orzo mixture and mix well.
  • 4
    In a gallon resealable plastic bag combine spices for beef. shake to mix then add beef and shake well.
  • 5
    assemble beef cubes on bamboo skewers (which have been soaking)Grill meat to your liking and serve over orzo salad.

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