Recipe: Grilled Beef Sirloin and Farmer's Market Skewers

GRILLED BEEF SIRLOIN AND
FARMER'S MARKET SKEWERS

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 medium yellow squash, sliced (1/2-inch)
1 medium zucchini, sliced (1/2-inch)
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
8 medium mushrooms
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
FOR THE MUSTARD-THYME GLAZE:
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine glaze ingredients in 1-cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds, stirring once. Brush on beef steak.

Alternately thread vegetables onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Combine mustard and oil; brush on vegetables.

Place steak and skewers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steak, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Grill vegetables 6 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

TO SERVE:
Carve steak; season with salt. Serve with vegetables.

Servings: 4
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association