Peruvian Beef Kebabs With Grilled Corn

In this healthy kebab recipe, ancho chile powder, made from dried poblano chiles, is used for a slightly spicier and smokier flavor than regular chili powder. Serve alongside fresh tomato wedges for an easy weeknight dinner or arrange on a platter at your next cookout.

Prep/Cook Time: 40 Minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons corn oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder or regular chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 pound beef tenderloin, strip steak or top sirloin, cut into 1½- to 2-inch pieces
• 6 baby or new potatoes
• ½ large white onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 medium ears corn, husked

Directions

1. Combine garlic, 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, chile powder, cumin, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Add beef; stir until well coated. Let stand at room temperature, stirring frequently, for at least 15 minutes or marinate in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high. (No grill? Preheat broiler to high and follow the broiler variation for Step 4.)
3. Microwave potatoes on High until almost tender, 1 to 2 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut into ½-inch slices. Toss the potatoes, onion, 1½ teaspoons oil and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Thread the beef, potatoes and onion alternately onto four 12-inch skewers. Coat corn with the remaining 1½ teaspoons oil and sprinkle with the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt.
4. Grill the skewers and corn, turning once or twice, until the vegetables are tender and charred in spots, 6 to 8 minutes total. Serve the beef skewers with the corn. (Broiler variation: Place skewers and corn on an oiled broiler pan or a wire rack set on a large baking sheet. Broil until starting to brown, 3 to 6 minutes per side.)

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 341 Calories, Total Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Fiber: 4 g, Total Sugars: 8 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 27 g, Sodium: 527 mg, Potassium: 742 mg, Phosphorus: 325 mg, Iron: 4 mg, Folate: 56 mcg, Calcium: 31 mg, Vitamin A: 500 IU, Vitamin C: 12 mg, Vitamin D: 2 IU

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