Grilled Sirloin Kebabs with Bell Peppers & Red Onions

What would a week of grilled dinners be without the staple steak & veggies? This meal is super simple, but delicious, nutritious & colorful! I love using peppers in meals because of the vibrant rainbow they add & my boys love picking out peppers in the store. Fun for all. ;)

In my opinion, if you buy a good steak, you really don't need to add much more to it other than a little salt & pepper. I prefer to cook with a lean choice cut sirloin over most other cuts, but if I order a steak at a restaurant, I'll take a NY Strip. Just a little something about me!

Anyway, on to the recipe:

Recipe

Serves 8 (because I like leftovers)

• 2 lbs Sirloin Steak, cut into 2" cubes
• 4 Bell Peppers (any color), cut into 2" square pieces
• 1 Red Onion, cut into 2" squares pieces
• 2 cups Pineapple, cubed
• 1 cup Brown Rice

Directions

• Thread steak, peppers & onions onto 8 skewers & season with salt & pepper. Thread pineapple on their own skewers.
• Fire up the grill to medium-high heat & place kebabs, except the pineapple, on the grill to cook.
• Cook brown rice according to package.
• Turn skewers after 4 minutes. Turn 3 more times to grill all sides. Half way through add the pineapple skewers, & cook for a few minutes to bring out the juices.
• Remove all kebabs & plate with brown rice & pineapple. I drizzled a little bit of balsamic vinegar on my steak for a pseudo steak sauce.
• Enjoy!

21DF: 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Purple & 1 Yellow

Mexican Casserole

One of our favorite types of meals around here is a good Mexican dish. We typically have "Taco Tuesdays" because they're simple, healthy, and everyone will eat them. I decided to try a casserole & it quickly became a favorite! I used venison because my husband is a big deer hunter, and our freezer is usually packed with this lean & cholesterol-free meat, but you can make this with beef or even turkey if you'd like.

The photo really doesn't do it justice. This meal is chock full of vegetables & lots of flavor!

Recipe:

Serves: 12

• 1 cup Brown Rice
• 2 pounds Ground Beef (or Venison or Turkey)
• 1 can Black Beans
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 Bell Peppers, diced
• 1 large Onion, diced
• 4 Green Onions, sliced thin
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 can Green Chile
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Corriander
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, minced
• 4 oz. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• Plain Greek Yogurt

Directions:

• Cook rice according to package directions until just al dente. Drain, if needed, and set aside. 
• Brown beef in a large skillet until no pink remains; drain excess fat and add to rice in a large bowl along with beans.
• Heat oil in the same skillet and cook peppers and onions until slightly softened, about 5 minutes; add to beef mixture.
• Add all remaining ingredients to beef mixture except cheese and stir gently to mix well.
• Pour beef mixture into a greased 13 x 9 baking dish and top with grated cheese.
• Cover and bake at 375 until bubbly throughout and cheese has melted, about 40 minutes.
• Let stand a few minutes before serving.
• Top with a spoonful of Greek Yogurt.
• Enjoy!

21DF - 2 Reds, 2 Greens, 1/4 Yellow, 1/2 Blue

Balsamic Glazed Steaks with Sauteed Maple Brussles Sprouts

Don't get me wrong, I love a grilled steak, but it's a little difficult to grill when the temperature is in the teens here in the evening. And when it gets dark at 5:30, it's tough to tell the how done your meat is. Lucky for me (& you), the broiler in our oven isn't too shabby when it comes to fulfilling a craving for steak!

 

What I love about this meal is that it's quick, easy, and requires only a few ingredients.

Recipe:

Serves 2 adults & 2 kids

Steaks-

• 3 - 4oz. Sirloin Steaks
• Salt & Pepper
• Cooking Spray

Sprouts-

• 1 pound Brussels Sprouts (approximately 20)
• Avocado Oil
• 3 teaspoons Maple Syrup

Sauce-

• Balsamic Vinegar

 Directions:

• Preheat broiler.
• Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Season both sides of each steak with salt & pepper.
• Cook steaks for about 5 minutes on each side; more or less according to your preference and steak thickness.
• Meanwhile, add 2 teaspoons avocado oil to a pan. Cut the ends off Brussels sprouts, and remove the outside leaves. Slice in half and add to pan, sautee until slightly crispy and brown. Add a little water and maple syrup. Place a top on the pan and steam for 3 minutes. 
• In a sauce pan add balsamic vinegar and reduce until thick.
• When steaks & sprouts are done, place them on a plate and drizzle the balsamic glaze. 

21DF - 1 Red, 1 Green