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Ingredients
For the Parsley Sauce:
- 3 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 11/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
For the Beef Pops:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef fillet, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 40 cubes)
- 1 (2-pound) pineapple, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 40 pieces)
- 20 (8-inch) wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
For the Parsley Sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, blend together the parsley, garlic, vinegar, chili flakes, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until incorporated. Place half of the mixture in a medium bowl. Place the remaining mixture in a small serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the Beef Pops: Place the beef in the medium bowl with the parsley sauce. Toss well until the beef is coated with the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Thread the skewers starting with a piece of pineapple, then a cube of beef. Repeat with another piece of pineapple and another cube of beef. Continue with the remaining skewers. Grill the skewers for 2 to 3 minutes each side (for medium rare) or until desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve, arrange the Beef Pops on a serving platter. Drizzle with the remaining reserved Parsley Sauce or serve the sauce on the side as a condiment
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By deprvdrst_8917389
Temecula , CA
on February 03, 2012
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I enjoy flavors of fruit and meat together, and this one is great. Very easy from start to finish. Although next time I may use curly parsley because I just don't care too much for the taste of the flat leaf, but that's just me. BTW Giada and other FoodNetwork chefs, we out here in average personville aren't always able to walk in and ask the butcher to cube our beef, let alone call ahead of time as you did in the video, they would probably want to chop my head off. LOL
By cooking in mpls
on January 01, 2012
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Almost passed by this one because of the mixed reviews, so glad I didn't! Served this at a New Year's Eve weekend gathering and it was such a hit. Great flavor. Will definitely make again. Suggest making a double batch of the sauce -- first batch for the marinade, and second batch to serve as a dipping sauce.
By POWERSFOOD
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on January 01, 2012
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DELICIOUS! GREAT FOR PARTIES/BBQS! SAUCE IS YUMMY!!!!!
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