Beef Sirloin Kabobs with Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauce

Steak Kabobs are a hit with the family because they are tender, flavorful and are fast to grill. Try the red-pepper dipping sauce to delight your table.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, about 1-1/2 pounds, cut 1 inch thick
  • 2 teaspoons coarse grind black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Dipping Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed or 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 cup unsalted beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Cooking:

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and 3 teaspoons garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add red peppers, wine, tomato paste and thyme, stirring until tomato paste is blended. Combine broth and cornstarch in small bowl, mixing until smooth. Stir into pepper mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile cut beef Top Sirloin Steak into 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1-inch pieces. Combine pepper, salt, paprika and garlic in large bowl. Add beef; toss to coat. Thread beef pieces evenly onto six 12-inch metal skewers, leaving small space between pieces.
  3. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 5 to 7 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Serve with Dipping Sauce.
  4. Cook's Tip: To broil, place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil about 9 to 11 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once.

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Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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