Jerk Beef and Pineapple Bites

Jerk Beef and Pineapple Bites
Yields1 Serving
 2 green onions, minced
 2 tbsp lime juice
 2 tbsp brown sugar
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp dried thyme
 1 tsp ground allspice
 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
 1-1/2 lbs boneless Ontario top sirloin steak, cubed
 40 pineapple chunks
 40 3-inch (7.5 cm) bamboo skewers or toothpicks
1

In bowl, whisk together green onions, lime juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, vegetable oil, salt, thyme, allspice and cayenne. Toss with beef and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to one day.

2
3

Assemble one piece of beef and one pineapple chunk onto each skewer. Arrange in a single layer on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet. Broil on high, turning once until beef is browned and pineapple starts to caramelize, about 4 to 8 minutes.

4
5

Chef’s tip: For larger skewers, add 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces of green onion and cubed red pepper to each skewer.

Ingredients

 2 green onions, minced
 2 tbsp lime juice
 2 tbsp brown sugar
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp dried thyme
 1 tsp ground allspice
 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
 1-1/2 lbs boneless Ontario top sirloin steak, cubed
 40 pineapple chunks
 40 3-inch (7.5 cm) bamboo skewers or toothpicks

Directions

1

In bowl, whisk together green onions, lime juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, vegetable oil, salt, thyme, allspice and cayenne. Toss with beef and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to one day.

2
3

Assemble one piece of beef and one pineapple chunk onto each skewer. Arrange in a single layer on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet. Broil on high, turning once until beef is browned and pineapple starts to caramelize, about 4 to 8 minutes.

4
5

Chef’s tip: For larger skewers, add 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces of green onion and cubed red pepper to each skewer.

Jerk Beef and Pineapple Bites

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