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30-Minute Skewered Beef with Acorn Squash

Marinated beef and microwave-par-cooked acorn squash threaded onto skewers and grilled hot and fast until charred and tender.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Beef and Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin or flank steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Skewers
  • 1 small acorn squash about 1.5 lbs, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Wooden or metal skewers

Method
 

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before threading.
  2. Whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and pepper. Add the beef and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Toss the squash cubes with olive oil and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring halfway, until just barely fork-tender.
  4. Preheat a grill or broiler to high heat.
  5. Thread the beef, squash, and onion pieces alternating onto the skewers.
  6. Grill or broil for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is charred and the squash is caramelized and fully tender.
  7. Rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.