BLT--Flank Steak with Vegetable Skewers
Rated * * * **
Prep: 45 min.
Cook: 25 min.
Grill: 8 min.
Ingredients
Spice Rub
2 lb. beef flank steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
8 button mushrooms
8 cherry tomatoes
1 small zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 small red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
BBQ Sauce
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine Spice Rub and steak pieces. Stir to coat
steak. On eight long metal skewers, alternately thread steak, mushrooms,
tomatoes, zucchini, onion, and sweet pepper.
2. Brush mushrooms and vegetables with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt
and pepper. For a charcoal grill, grill skewers on the rack of an
uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 8 to 12 minutes or until
desired doneness, turning occasionally. (For a gas grill, preheat
grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place skewers on grill rack over heat.
Cover; grill as above.)
3. Serve meat and vegetables with BBQ Sauce. Makes 8 servings.
4. Spice Rub: In a small bowl, stir together 4 teaspoons garlic powder;
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon
sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; and 1/2
teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper .
5. BBQ Sauce: In a 2-quart saucepan, stir together 5 cloves roasted
garlic or 2 teaspoons bottled minced roasted garlic, 1 cup ketchup, 1/2
cup finely chopped celery, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion , 1/2 cup
water, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup
Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon chili powder,
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon
ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red
pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 25
minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
Transfer to a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process
until smooth. Makes about 1-3/4 cups.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us " *Angelique*
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