Spicy Steak Kabobs

Recipe courtesy of Canadian Living, May 2011.

Ingredients:
Half white onion, chopped
1 piece (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp chili paste
1 tsp packed brown sugar
½ tsp salt
1 lb beef top sirloin grilling steak
1 each sweet red and green pepper, each cut in 24 pieces

Method:
1. In food processor, pulse together onion, garlic and ginger until coarse paste. Add tomato paste, vinegar, chili paste, sugar and salt; pulse until smooth. Transfer to bowl.
2. Cut steak into 24 cubes; add to bowl and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Discarding tomato mixture, alternately thread beef and red and green pepper pieces onto 8 soaked wooden or metal skewers.
4. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning occasionally, until beef is medium-rare, 10 to 12 minutes.

Recipe makes 4 servings – count each serving as 3 protein.