A pineapple juice marinade tenderizes the steak and adds a dash of sweetness to these easy and delicious beef and pineapple skewers.

Total Time: 4.5–24 hours with marinating time; 30 minutes active

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 2 lbs. boneless round steak, cut in long, 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1 small pineapple
• Skewers for grilling

Preparation

• In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, pineapple juice, vegetable and sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; whisk to mix. Add the beef slices and pineapple cubes and toss to coat.
• To grill, remove the beef and pineapple from the marinade. Start skewering by piercing one end of a beef strip, then skewer a pineapple cube and wrap the beef around it.
• Place the skewers on a tray or sheet pan.
• Preheat the grill to medium heat. Just before grilling, pour a little oil in a cup, then use tongs to dunk a wadded paper towel in the oil and swab the grill grate.
• Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until beef is cooked to your liking. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestion

Serve these skewers with a side of rice, a green leaf salad or grilled veggies, like onions, yellow squash, and zucchini.

Nutritional Information

320 calories, 20 g. fat, 95 mg. cholesterol, 190 mg. sodium, 4 g. carbohydrate, 0 g. fiber, 31 g. protein