Recipe Courtesy of the Beef Check Off

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound beef top sirloin or beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick
• 8 ounces medium mushrooms
• 2 medium red, yellow or green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt

Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce:

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Combine seasoning ingredients in large bowl. Add beef, mushrooms and bell pepper pieces; toss to coat.
2. Alternately thread beef and vegetable pieces evenly onto eight 12-inch metal skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces.
3. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill kabobs, covered, 7 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Season kabobs with salt, as desired.
4. Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in small bowl. Serve with kabobs.

SERVES 4