Grilled Beef Skewers with Moroccan Spices

It's quick and easy to get these flavorful skewers ready beforehand, so you'll have more time to relax over the meal. Prep: 1 hour; Chill: 2 hours; Grill: 15 minutes.

Yield: Makes 6 skewers

Ingredients

• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh mint
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1  garlic clove
• 1  teaspoon  brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1  teaspoon  lime zest
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground cumin
• 1/2  teaspoon  crushed red pepper
• 1  pound  flank steak, cut into 1- x 2-inch pieces
• 1/4  red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1  red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1  yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Lime wedges

Preparation

1. Soak wooden skewers in cold water 20 to 30 minutes. Pulse first 10 ingredients in a food processor until finely minced. Pour into a plastic zip-top bag, add meat, and chill 2 hours.

2. Preheat grill to 400°. Assemble skewers by piercing each piece of steak into a U shape, alternating steak with vegetables. Grill 14 minutes for medium or until meat is caramelized and firm, turning once. Squeeze lime over each skewer, and serve.