Spicy Portuguese Beef Steak Kabobs

Ingredients:
1-1/2pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-1/4 inches thick
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Seasoning:
2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2tablespoons olive oil
2teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1clove garlic, minced
1/4 to 1/2teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions:
1.Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Combine seasoning ingredients in medium bowl. Add beef; toss. Alternately thread beef and bell pepper onto six 10-inch metal skewers.
2.Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, about 8 to 11 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 214 calories; 26 g protein; 2 g carbohydrate; 11 g fat; 98 mg sodium; 76 mg cholesterol; 3.8 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12; 3.0 mg iron; 5.6 mg zinc.

To broil, place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil about 9 to 12 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.