Spicy Steak Kabobs

A simple recipe that works well on a warm summer day when you just don't want to turn on the oven.  I got this recipe from Canadian Living - the Barbecue Collection.

Half white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 piece fresh ginger, chopped
3 tbsp Tomato paste
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp chili paste
1 tsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
450 g grilling steak, cut into cubes
1 each sweet red and green pepper, each cut into pieces

• In a blender (I used my mini blender for this) pulse together onion, garlic and ginger until coarse paste.  Add tomato paste, vinegar, chill paste, sugar and salt; pulse until smooth.
• Transfer onion mixture to bowl; toss with steak until coated.  Marinate for 10 minutes.
• Discarding tomato mixture, alternately thread beef and red and green pepper pieces onto 8 skewers.
• Grill, covered on greased grill over medium high heat, turning occasionally until medium rare, 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes 4 main course servings.

Soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes before using to keep them from charring or catching fire.