Saucy Beef Kabobs

Prep: 30 minutes COOK: 30 minutes

2 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
2 pounds sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 large onion, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

In a medium saucepan set over low heat, combine the tomato juice, butter, onion, ketchup, mustard, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce and stir well. Simmer for 30 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to cool.

Brush grill with oil and preheat to medium hot. Place the sirloin cubes, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, onion and green pepper pieces onto skewers, alternating as desired and leaving a small space in between each piece. Brush kabobs with sauce and place onto grill. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally turning kabobs and brushing with more sauce.

Yield: makes 6 servings 

Per Serving: 408 Calories; 30g Fat; 21g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 101mg Cholesterol; 1113mg Sodium.

AUTHOR: Lori A