Beef and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Beef and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.25 pound sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch cubes); 8 ounce cremini mushrooms (halved); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 cup quinoa; 3 cup chicken broth; 1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup red bell pepper (chopped); 5 ounce fresh spinach (chopped); 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)

Tender pieces of lean beef and mushrooms threaded onto skewers, seasoned and roasted, served with a flavorful quinoa pilaf loaded with vegetables and kidney beans.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $9.26/serving

Dietary

High-Protein
High-Fiber
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Halal

Ingredients

1.25 pound sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
8 ounce cremini mushrooms (halved)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cup quinoa
3 cup chicken broth
1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
5 ounce fresh spinach (chopped)
1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
In a medium saucepan, combine dry quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
While quinoa cooks, pat beef cubes dry. In a large bowl, toss beef and halved cremini mushrooms with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
Thread the beef and mushrooms alternately onto the skewers. Place skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Roast skewers in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes for medium-rare to medium, or until desired doneness is reached, turning halfway through.
In the fluffed quinoa, stir in the finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, chopped fresh spinach, and rinsed kidney beans. Season the pilaf with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the roasted beef and mushroom skewers hot alongside the quinoa pilaf.

Notes

Skewers can also be grilled for 8-12 minutes over medium-high heat, turning occasionally. The quinoa pilaf can be made ahead of time and reheated gently.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 793
Protein: 48.1 g
Carbohydrates: 75.4 g
Fat: 32 g
Fiber: 14 g
Sodium: 1357 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Sugar: 11.2 g
Cholesterol: 111 mg