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BEEF TIKKA WITH PINEAPPLE COCONUT RAITA
Jamie Miller, MN

Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes - Makes 4 servings

1 1/2

 

pounds beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks

2

 

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Raita:

 

 

1

 

can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits

1/2

 

cup shredded coconut

1/2

 

cup plain yogurt

1/4

 

cup chopped fresh cilantro

2

 

tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1/8

 

teaspoon salt

Seasoning:

 

 

1

 

teaspoon salt

1

 

teaspoon curry powder

1

 

teaspoon garam masala

1/2

 

teaspoon pepper

1. Drain pineapple; reserve liquid. Combine pineapple with remaining raita ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

2. Cut steaks into 1-1/2 inch pieces. Combine seasoning ingredients in large food-safe plastic bag. Add beef; toss to coat evenly. Thread beef onto eight 9-inch metal skewers, leaving space between pieces.

3. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.

4. Remove kabobs to platter; drizzle with reserved pineapple liquid. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve with raita.

Cook's Tip:
Garam masala is available in the spice section of most supermarkets. If not available, substitute 1/2 teaspoon cumin and an additional 1/2 teaspoon curry powder.

Nutrition information per serving:
377 calories; 36 g protein; 18 g carbohydrate; 18 g fat; 805 mg sodium; 78 mg cholesterol; 5.3 mg niacin;0.6 mg vitamin B6; 4.7 mcg vitamin B12; 4.7 mg iron; 12.0 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.

Funded in part by The Beef Checkoff   ©2010 Cattlemen's Beef Board.