Festive Beef Bites with Peanut-Bourbon Sauce

beef and red pepper skewers glazed in dark sauce.

30 minutes

Serving Size: 2 ounces (1 skewer)

intermediate

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless beef top sirloin or shoulder center steak, cut ¾ thick

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

Chopped parsley

Sauce:

3/4 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup bourbon or apple cider

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons molasses

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

Soak 24 6-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Cut beef steak into 1 inch pieces. Alternately thread 2 beef pieces and 1 bell pepper evenly onto each skewer. Season with black pepper.

Combine sauce ingredients in medium saucepan, stirring until smooth. Bring just to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 12 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Keep warm. Meanwhile, place 1/2 of skewers on rack in broiler pan to surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil about 6 to 9 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Repeat with remaining skewers. Serve with peanut sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Cook’s Tip: To grill, place 1/2 of skewers on grid over medium heat of gas grill. Grill covered, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Repeat with remaining skewers.

Nutrients Per serving

Calories101
Calories from Fat54
Fat6 g
Trans fats0 g
Cholesterol27 mg
Carbohydrate3 g
Protein8 g
Fiber1 g
Sodium95 mg

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