Texas Ribbons

These mini appetizer skewers of marinated and grilled flank steak may be small, but they're big with the taste of Texas.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds flank steak

Marinade:
1/2 cup barbeque sauce
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Bamboo skewers

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine barbeque sauce, lemon juice, garlic and red pepper. Pour over meat, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Cut beef diagonally, against the grain, into 1/4-inch strips. Thread onto skewers and grill over medium coals 5 to 7 minutes.

Makes 10 appetizer servings.

Tip: When using bamboo skewers, soak in water before using to avoid burning.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's Whats For Dinner.