Five Reason to Eat Top Sirloin Steak
- Start Strong - Beef provides infants, children and adolescents with a unique bundle of nutrients – high-quality protein, iron, zinc, choline, selenium
and vitamins B6 and B12 – all essential for growth and development. - Age Strong - Protein-rich foods like beef help to build and maintain muscle, which is critical to helping older adults live independently as they age. Paired with regular physical activity, beef helps preserve muscle mass and function over time.
- One 3 oz serving of beef provides 25 grams protein, about 50% of your Daily Value, that supports strong, lean bodies.
- Beef’s 10 essential nutrients, including protein, zinc, iron and B vitamins, fuel you and your family for an active lifestyle.
- Families can enjoy the great taste of beef at any meal occasion, including tailgates with kabobs or beef sliders.
Hoisin BBQ Kabobs with Pineapple Salsa
Little and big hand alike can enjoy bite-size beef cubes, topped with a colorful four-ingredient salsa.
Serves 4 | 30 minutes | Recipe courtesy of www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- salt (optional)
Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced hothouse cucumber
- 2 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
Directions:
- Combine pineapple salsa ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
- Combine ketchup, hoisin sauce and sesame oil in small bowl. Set aside.
- Cut beef steak into 1-inch pieces. Thread beef pieces evenly onto four 10- to 12-inch metal skewers. Season kabobs evenly with pepper.
- Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill kabobs, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Brush beef generously with some of reserved sauce mixture; season with salt, if desired.
- Serve kabobs topped with Pineapple Salsa.
Nutrition Facts: Calories: 258, Total fat: 7 g, Saturated fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 62 mg, Sodium: 421 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 15 g, Iron: 2.5 mg, Zinc: 6.3 mg, Protein: 34 g, Fiber: 1.3 g
This information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.
