Finished grilled skewer on a bed of orzo in a blue plate.

Sonoma-Style Beef Skewers

Name: Sonoma-Style Beef Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick; 1 pound Swiss chard; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cups cooked whole grain or regular orzo; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional); Sauce:; 4 large plum tomatoes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Seasoning:; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 - 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
1 lb Swiss chard
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 cups cooked whole grain or regular orzo
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)

Sauce:

4 large plum tomatoes
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasoning:

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Prepare Sauce:
1. Place tomatoes on grid over medium-high coals.
2. Grill, covered, 9 to 11 minutes or until skins are completely blackened, turning frequently.
3. Remove and discard skins from tomatoes.
4. Finely chop tomatoes; place in medium bowl.
5. Add remaining sauce ingredients; season with salt, as desired. Set aside.
Cut beef steak into 8 equal pieces.
Combine Seasoning ingredients in large bowl. Add beef; toss to coat
Soak four 6-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain.
Thread 2 beef pieces onto each skewer, leaving small space between pieces.
Preheat grill to medium.
Place skewers on cooking grid. Grill, covered, 9 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, remove and finely chop Swiss chard stems and ribs.
Thinly slice chard leaves.
Cook's Tip: To thinly slice Swiss chard leaves, stack several leaves. Roll stack lengthwise into cylinder. Cut cylinder crosswise at close intervals with sharp knife.On grill's side burner, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
Add onion; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Add chard stems and leaves in batches, if necessary; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until leaves are wilted.
Add garlic; cook and stir about 20 seconds.
Add water; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until stems are tender. Season with salt.
Combine orzo with chard mixture; divide among 4 bowls.
Top each with 1 beef skewer; spoon some sauce on top.
Garnish with pine nuts, if desired.
Serve with remaining sauce.