Shish Kebab

Jack’s Beef Shish Kebab with Sweet Onion, Tomato, Zucchini, Mushrooms & Peppers

1.5 lbs sirloin steak, trimmed of all fat

1 large Florida Sweet onion

1 large red bell pepper

2 large green bell peppers

1 large yellow bell pepper

1 package fresh button mushrooms

1 zucchini, cut into bite size pieces

Tomatoes

(or any of your favorite veggies)

Marinade Ingredients:

1/3 cup Soy Sauce

1/2 cup Canola Oil

1/8 cup Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 lemon, juiced

1 bunch of freshly chopped parsley

1 sprig of fresh thyme

2 tsp oregano

Cut steak into 1 inch cubes. Place in plastic bag with the marinade and put in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

Soak Bamboo Skewers for at least one hour

Cut vegetables up into 1-2 inch chunks and place into large plastic baggie. Drizzle with olive oil. Add salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder to taste. Shake to coat, and store in refrigerator until ready to cook.

Skewer meat and vegetables alternately.

Cook on grill 3 minutes per side, until meat is at the doneness you desire.

This is a very easy meal to prepare for small or large groups because it has little mess during the cooking process, and can be prepared well ahead of time. Easy to serve, this attractive and fun meal is delicious served with rice or french fries and a fresh salad.

Herbal Zucchini and Tomato Rounds

Ingredients:

basil

fresh oregano

fresh thyme

garlic powder

olive oil

salt

pepper

parmesan cheese

tomato, sliced  1/4” - 1/2” thick 

and

eight ball zucchini, sliced 1/4” - 1/2” thick as desired

or

Sliced large regular Zucchini

or

Sliced Zucchini with sliced cherry tomatoes

Method:

Create a dressing by chopping fresh oregano, fresh thyme, garlic powder, fresh cracked pepper and salt, and olive oil. Mix well. 

NOTE: by adding a little apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, this makes an excellent salad dressing or marinade.

• Slice Eight ball Zucchini and tomato as desired.

• Brush dressing on both sides of sliced zucchini.

• Partially bake in a frying pan,  a few minutes on each side, to remove moisture.

• Place on cookie sheet and top with sliced tomato.

• Put a little basil and parmesan cheese on top of the tomato.

• Bake in oven about 10 minutes at 350.

• Great side dish! 

This flavorful duo is also delicious on garlic bread, pita bread, or other crunchy crackers.