Description
A recipe for Festive Beef Bites With Peanut-Bourbon Sauce

Ingredients

• 1-1/2pounds boneless beef top sirloin or shoulder center steak (ranch steak), cut 3/4 inch thick
  
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  
• Sauce:
  
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
  
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1/4 cup bourbon or apple cider
  
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  
• 2 tablespoons molasses
  
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preparation
Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes

1. Soak twenty-four 6-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain.

2. Cut beef steak into 1-inch pieces. Alternately thread 2 beef pieces and 1 bell pepper piece evenly onto each skewer. Season with black pepper.

3. Combine sauce ingredients in medium saucepan, stirring until smooth. Bring just to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 12 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Keep warm.

4. Meanwhile place 1/2 of skewers on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil about 6 to 9 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Repeat with remaining skewers.

5. Serve with peanut sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Cook's Tip: To grill, place 1/2 of skewers on grid over medium heat of gas grill. Grill, covered, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Repeat with remaining skewers.

Nutrition
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Serves
Makes 24 servings

Variations
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