Chili Beef Skewers

Name: Chili Beef Skewers
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce; 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce, such as nam pla or nuoc mam; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 pound lean beef sirloin, cut into 1/8-inch strips; 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 each red, green, and yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces (optional); Nonstick vegetable-oil spray; Special equipment: 8 wooden skewers; gas or charcoal grill

November 7, 2012

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten shares his secret beef skewer recipe from his famed restaurant Spice Market in New York City. Alternate the beef and peppers on each skewer to achieve a balance between charred and crunchy, juicy and tender. And don’t forget the creamy citrus-basil dipping sauce.

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