Grillin' Out

It's time for the Ultimate Recipe Swap over at http://www.lifeasmom.com/, and today we're talking about grilling out. We have a small charcoal grill, and it's becoming DS's job to get things going while I get the food ready. After all, isn't it the man's job to do the grilling? :-) So in honor of DS entering the Brotherhood of the Barbecue, here is his favorite on-the-grill meal:

Teriyaki Finger Steaks
(originally from Taste of Home magazine)

2 pounds boneless sirloin steak
1/2 c soy sauce
1/4 c vinegar
2 T brown sugar
2T minced onion
1T oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 t ground ginger
1/8 t pepper

Trim fat from steak and slice lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips; place in a large glass bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over meat and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Drain, discarding marinade. Loosely thread meat strips onto skewers. Grill over medium-hot coals, turning often, for 7-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness.

I like to cut shorter pieces of meat and make them into kebobs, alternating with chunks of onion, green pepper and pineapple. Yummy! It's just as delicious using chicken breast as it is beef. I also tend to cut the recipe in half, partly because DS will eat every last piece of meat, and he certainly doesn't need 2 pounds of sirloin in one sitting! and partly due to cost issues. When I do buy the larger piece of meat, I will marinate all of it, but freeze half to use at a later date. This is also a good dish to make in cooler weather, either cooking on the stove top like a stir-fry or under the broiler. No matter how you cook it, it's sure to become a favorite!