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Margarita Beef Skewers

Name: Margarita Beef Skewers
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 skewers
Ingredients: 1 cup margarita mix; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 8 eaches metal skewers, or bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes; 16 mushrooms, stems trimmed; 1 onion, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 large red or green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Rating: 4.44 stars

61 Ratings
45 Reviews
5 Photos

These skewers are quick and easy to make and taste terrific. With tender top sirloin, you don't need to marinate a long time to tenderize the meat, just long enough to impart the flavors of the citrus and garlic marinade. Serve over rice.

By chellebelle

Recipe Summary

prep:

35 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

30 mins

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 skewers

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Combine margarita mix, salt, sugar, garlic, and vegetable oil in a bowl or resealable plastic bag. Toss sirloin cubes in marinade and marinate at least 30 minutes.

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Step 2

Preheat a grill for medium heat.
Step 3

Assemble skewers, alternating meat with mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. Brush skewers with marinade, then discard the remaining marinade. Grill skewers to desired doneness, about 10 minutes total for medium.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

371.7 calories; 27.1 g protein; 23 g carbohydrates; 69.2 mg cholesterol; 403.1 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (45)

Most helpful positive review

DENA

06/22/2008

I doubled the amount of garlic right away. While these were marinating I made myself a margarita. My son and husband loved the skewers daughter didn't care for them and I loved my margarita a lot more I'm afraid. I found the meat to be too sweet and needed an extra shake of garlic salt once they were done. I would've given it 3 stars but like I said my boys loved it. Read More

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nanaofthree

08/04/2013

We made the minor tweaks mentioned by previous reviewers - increased the garlic added pepper and red pepper flakes omitted the sugar added lime juice and lime zest and soaked the skewers in the margarita mix. We also used top sirloin. However family members felt the lime taste didn't fit with the beef. Sorry - not a keeper. Read More

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61 Ratings

5 star values: 36
4 star values: 19
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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DENA

06/22/2008

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DENA

06/22/2008

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bgodonus

05/07/2012

Fantastic recipe - the steak really picked up the flavor of the marinade. I soaked the bamboo skewers for 30 minutes in the marinade as well prior to threading them. Read More

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Julie Miller Smiley

07/20/2007

I followed the recipe except for the peppers. The marinade gave the meat a nice limey flavor. This was a welcome change from more traditional grilling marinades. I will definately make these again. Read More

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BornInaZoo

03/21/2008

Easy & tasty! I also skipped the peppers in this recipe only because I'm the only one that likes them and I marinated them overnight. Read More

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(30)

Scuba_Steve

08/12/2012

The first time I tried this I followed the recipe exactly and it was OK. The second time I tweaked it to my tastes and it was very good. I omitted the sugar minced 8 large garlic cloves added a pinch of black pepper and a tablespoon of red pepper flakes then marinated it at room temp for 2 hours. Delicious! Read More

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(29)

susiekew

08/14/2009

My family really liked this meat. It was very easy to make and I liked that it didn't have to marinate for hours or days. Thanks! Read More

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JENNABENNA

09/04/2008

Yummy but I'd add a decent amount of lime juice to make sure it has that lime flavor. Read More

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Robin Fiercecry Beasley

08/03/2013

I've been using nearly this same exact recipe for YEARS to make my margarita chicken wings but I always add a quarter cup of high end tequila to it. Really helps the marinade penetrate and all the alcohol burns away during cooking. Also if you peel some lime into the marinade its extra limey. All in what you like. Read More

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Little Southern Mama

04/06/2009

Nice and mild - good. Will make again! Added extra garlic! Read More

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nanaofthree

08/04/2013

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Nutritional Information

Margarita Beef Skewers

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 371.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 54 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 20 %

cholesterol: 23 %

vitamin a iu: 26 %

niacin equivalents: 94 %

vitamin b6: 47 %

vitamin c: 94 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 20 %

magnesium: 15 %

potassium: 22 %

sodium: 16 %

thiamin: 25 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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DENA

06/22/2008

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DENA

06/22/2008

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bgodonus

05/07/2012

Fantastic recipe - the steak really picked up the flavor of the marinade. I soaked the bamboo skewers for 30 minutes in the marinade as well prior to threading them.

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(66)

Julie Miller Smiley

07/20/2007

I followed the recipe except for the peppers. The marinade gave the meat a nice limey flavor. This was a welcome change from more traditional grilling marinades. I will definately make these again.

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(56)

BornInaZoo