Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 habaneros or 2 serrano peppers, seeded
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin, trimmed and cut into 30 cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 18 pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 18 pieces
  • 2 black-ripe plantains, peeled, and each cut into 9 pieces
  • cooking spray

Method

  • Prepare grill.
  • Combine green onions, allspice, vinegar, salt thyme, soysauce, cinnamon, nutmeg and hot peppers in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Place onion mixture, beef, and bell pepper pieces in a large zip-lock bag and seal. Marinate in the fridge at 20 minutes.
  • Remove beef and bell pepper pieces from the bag and discard marinade. Place beef, bell pepper pieces and plantain pieces in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
  • Thread 6 12-inch skewers, alternating 5 beef cubes, 3 red pepper pieces, and 3 plantain pieces. Lightly coat kebabs with cooking spray. Place on grill rack coated with cooking spray.
  • Cook kebabs 4 minutes on each side for medium rare or until desired doneness. Garnish with green onion pieces and serve with lime wedges, if desired.