Beef Bites with Peanut-Whiskey Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 3/4 inch thick
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1- inch pieces
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup whiskey or apple cider
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Cooking:

1. Soak twenty-four 6-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain.
2. Cut beef steak into 1-inch pieces. Alternately thread 2 beef pieces and 1 bell pepper piece evenly onto each skewer. Season beef with black pepper.
3. Combine sauce ingredients in medium saucepan, stirring until smooth. Bring just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 12 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Keep warm.
Cook's Tip: 1/4 cup Bourbon may also be used.
4. Meanwhile, place 1/2 of skewers on grid over medium heat of gas grill. Grill, covered, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Repeat with remaining skewers.
Cook's Tip:

To broil, place 1/2 of skewers on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil about 6 to 9 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Repeat with remaining skewers.

5. Serve with peanut sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired.