Grilled Southwestern Shish Kebabs
Description
This grilled Southwestern shish kebabs recipe combines spicy beer-marinated beef with pineapple and veggies to make this barbecued crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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3 cups Mexican lager (such as Negra™ Modelo)
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3/4 cup coarsely chopped white onion
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3/4 cup chopped cilantro
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1/4 cup lime juice
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1/4 cup minced garlic
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1 tablespoon hot salsa
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1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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4 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, or more as needed
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1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 cups coarsely chopped red onion
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12 white mushrooms
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12 cherry tomatoes
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(12-inch) skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Directions
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Combine lager, white onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salsa, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add beef; toss to coat in marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator, 6 hours to overnight.
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Alternately thread beef, pineapple, bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes onto skewers. Place kebabs on a baking sheet.
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Preheat the grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
4
Grill kebabs until beef is firm and reddish-pink in center, about 4 minutes per side.