Beef and Veggie Skewers

While our wonderful weather lasts, try these out on the grill!!
(serves 8)

1/2 cup light soy sauce or Ponzu Citrus Sauce*
1/4 cup mirin
2 T. light brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger
1&1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin, cut into 1&1/2" pieces
2 med. zucchini, cut crosswise into 1" thick slices
24 small sweet peppers, any color
12 skewers (if using wooden, make sure to soak them in water for an hour before using*)

Whisk first 5 ingredients in a bowl, then pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef and seal bag, pressing the air out, and turning to coat. Marinate in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Bring to room temp. about 1 hour before grilling. Heat a gas grill to med.-high or the coals in a charcoal grill to med.-hot. Place zucchini and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with microwave plastic wrap, venting slightly on one corner. Microwave on high 3 min. Reserving marinade, thread beef, zucchini, and peppers onto skewers. Brush with marinade and grill 2-3 min. per side. Boil remaining marinade for 2 min. Brush on skewers before serving. I would serve a wedge salad, and warm loaf of garlic bread with soft butter to complete your feast*.

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And, have FUN today!!!

Love,

MM