{"id":10976,"date":"2012-03-08T00:17:28","date_gmt":"2012-03-08T06:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=10976"},"modified":"2012-03-08T00:17:30","modified_gmt":"2012-03-08T06:17:30","slug":"dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Dijon-Wine Steak Kabobs with Mushroom Wild Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/beef-kabobs-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10980\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10980\" title=\"beef kabobs-1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-1.jpg 605w, http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-1-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today I was really strapped for time, but knew I needed to try out another beef recipe and share it with you. And I\u2019m glad I pulled it together, raced to the store before lunch to get the steak and get it marinating, as once it became time to actually make dinner, it fell into place quickly and I impressed my kids.<\/p>\n<p>Oh yeah&#8230; THAT\u2019S what I\u2019m talking about.<\/p>\n<p>This week, your Texas Beef Blogging team is preparing and blogging about healthy family favorites.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/tx-beef-healthy-family-favorites\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10977\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10977\" title=\"tx-beef-healthy-family-favorites\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tx-beef-healthy-family-favorites-640x373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tx-beef-healthy-family-favorites-640x373.jpg 640w, http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tx-beef-healthy-family-favorites-300x174.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tx-beef-healthy-family-favorites.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And, as I hope you can tell from my title and first photo, I made a rocking steak kabob AND fancy schamncy-looking (and tasting) mushroom rice.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s the recipe and official title:<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Dijon-Wine Steak Kabobs with Mushroom Wild Rice<\/h1>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb boneless beef round tip steak, 1<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 small red onion in 3\/4<\/li>\n<li>1 small yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half in 1<\/li>\n<li>1 small red or green bell pepper, in 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients: Marinade<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons water<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons red wine vinegar<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon-style mustard<\/li>\n<li>2 <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/clove\" rel=\"One small section of a segmented bulb, such as garlic. Also a spice.\">cloves<\/a><\/dfn> garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients: Mushroom Wild Rice<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 teaspoons vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>2 cups thinly sliced assorted wild mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, cremini)<\/li>\n<li>1 package long grain rice and wild rice <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/blend\" rel=\"To combine ingredients until a desired consistency is reached, usually until smooth.\">blend<\/a><\/dfn> (6 ounces) (I used Uncle Bens.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>1. Cut beef steak into 1-1\/4&#8243; pieces. Combine <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/marinade\" rel=\"A mixture used to enhance the flavor and\/or tenderness of food.\">marinade<\/a><\/dfn> ingredients in small bowl. Place beef and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/marinate\" rel=\"To let meat stand in a flavorful, usually acidic, liquid for several hours to add flavor or to tenderize. See the Cooking School for more!\">marinate<\/a><\/dfn> in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/beef-kabobs-marinade\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10984\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10984\" title=\"beef kabobs marinade\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-marinade.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-marinade.jpg 510w, http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-marinade-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Soak eight 9&#8243; bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Remove from marinade; discard marinade. Alternately thread beef, onion, squash and bell pepper evenly onto skewers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/beef-kebobs-on-skewers\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10985\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10985\" title=\"beef kebobs on skewers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kebobs-on-skewers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kebobs-on-skewers.jpg 509w, http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kebobs-on-skewers-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Remove and keep warm. Meanwhile cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and butter. When rice is done, stir in mushrooms. Keep warm.<\/p>\n<p>4. Place <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/kabob\" rel=\"Cubes of meat cooked on a skewer.\">kabobs<\/a><\/dfn> on grid over medium , ash-covered coals. <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/grill\" rel=\"A quick, dry heat cooking method over charcoal, wood or gas flames. Used for more tender cuts. Less tender cuts can be used if marinated. See the Cooking School for more!\">Grill<\/a><\/dfn> covered 8-10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9-11 minutes) for medium rare (145 degrees) to medium (160 degrees) doneness, turning occasionally.<\/p>\n<p>5. Serve kabobs over Mushroom Wild Rice.<\/p>\n<h4>Nutritional Information<\/h4>\n<p>Nutritional information per serving of steak kabobs: 360 calories; 9g fat (2g saturated fat; 4g monounsaturated fat); 63mg cholesterol; 635mg sodium; 39g carbohydrates; 2.3g fiber; 30g <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/protein\" rel=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Protein plays many roles that help keep you energized and support your body\u2019s functions.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Protein is part of all your body\u2019s tissues, including muscles, organs and bones.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Protein makes up the hormones and enzymes that regulate body processes.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Protein is required for the immune system to protect against disease.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Protein can even serve as an energy source.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 50 percent of the Daily Value for protein.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;\">protein<\/a><\/dfn>; 11.6 <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/niacin\" rel=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Riboflavin, niacin and thiamin are three key vitamins in beef that help keep you going by unleashing energy from the protein, carbohydrates and fats that you eat.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;\">niacin<\/a><\/dfn>; 0.5mg <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/vitamin_b6\" rel=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Beef is one of the best protein sources of essential B-complex vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin, B6 and B12.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vitamin B12, found only in animal food products, helps produce red blood cells. A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 37 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin B12.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vitamin B6, along with B12, may play a role in preventing stroke and heart disease.  A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 16 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin B6.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;\">vitamin B6<\/a><\/dfn>; 1.3mcg <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/vitamin_b12\" rel=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Beef is one of the best protein sources of essential B-complex vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin, B6 and B12.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vitamin B12, found only in animal food products, helps produce red blood cells. A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 37 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin B12.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vitamin B6, along with B12, may play a role in preventing stroke and heart disease.  A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 16 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin B6.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;\">vitamin B12<\/a><\/dfn>; 4.6mg <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/iron\" rel=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Iron helps make new red blood cells, which help carry oxygen to body cells and tissues.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Iron aids in brain development and supports the immune system.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the U.S. Even mild, short-term iron deficiency can impair your ability to function at peak performance.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 14 percent of the Daily Value of iron.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;\">iron<\/a><\/dfn>; 31.9mcg <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/selenium\" rel=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Selenium is an antioxidant that works with vitamin E to help prevent damage to your body\u2019s cells.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recent studies have found that adequate intake of selenium may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancers and improve the body\u2019s ability to fight infections.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 24 percent of the Daily Value for selenium.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;\">selenium<\/a><\/dfn>; 4.5mg <dfn><a href=\"http:\/\/www.txbeef.org\/cooking_school\/glossary\/open\/zinc\" rel=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zinc is required for your body\u2019s essential functions.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zinc plays a vital role in growth and development, maintaining the body\u2019s immune system, wound healing, taste perception and appetite control.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A 3 ounce serving of beef provides 38 percent of the amount of zinc we need each day.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;\">zinc<\/a><\/dfn>; 107.3 mg choline.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc and choline.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0And here\u2019s my confession:<\/h3>\n<p>I didn\u2019t make my kebabs on the grill. My husband was working late and well, I\u2019m still a little clueless when it comes to the whole grill thing, so I modified the recipe and cooked it in my newfangled-when I bought it eight-years-ago GE Advantium oven that cooks with light&#8230; or something like that.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/beef-kabob-in-advantium-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10988\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-10988\" title=\"beef kabob in Advantium-1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabob-in-Advantium-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I used the equivalent of a broil setting (10-10-5 if you have an Advantium, yourself.) threaded my food on metal skewers instead of wood and the beef was ready to eat in about six minutes. Really. (It\u2019s a pretty cool oven, I have to admit. But I\u2019m not sure if they make \u2018em anymore, which is a huge shame. And I\u2019m really digressing here.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oh, and another confession:<\/strong> I thought I had the grainy dijon mustard at home, but I did not. So I used the non-grainy store-brand dijon mustard and it still rocked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One more thing:<\/strong> I couldn\u2019t find the fresh mushrooms, so I bought dried ones (in the produce section)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/beef-kabobs-mushrooms\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10981\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10981\" title=\"beef kabobs mushrooms\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-mushrooms.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-mushrooms.jpg 366w, http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-mushrooms-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>and soaked them in hot water for about 20 minutes before slicing them and then heating them on the stove and adding them to the rice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/beef-kabobs-mushroom-saute\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10982\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-10982\" title=\"beef kabobs mushroom saute\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-mushroom-saute.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-mushroom-saute.jpg 477w, http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-mushroom-saute-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What was the result?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/dijon-wine-steak-kabobs-with-mushroom-wild-rice\/beef-kabobs-on-plate\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10983\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-10983\" title=\"beef kabobs on plate\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-on-plate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"496\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-on-plate.jpg 574w, http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/beef-kabobs-on-plate-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s just say I was pretty popular at dinnertime&#8230; Ya-hooo!<\/p>\n<p>Two out of three kids went to town on the kebabs and asked me to make the kabobs again, and all three loved the rice.<\/p>\n<p>One (my eight year old) wasn\u2019t in love with the flavor, but he still made it through. I don\u2019t think he\u2019s a fan of much tang&#8230; and the mustard in the marinade does give the steak a tangy flavor.<\/p>\n<p>I loved how the flavor lasted, which was probably a result of the marinade. After the initial bite when the tang grabs you, the pepper then kicks in. We are a family who likes the spice, so I doubled the ground pepper. (I almost always do in recipes.)<\/p>\n<p>This dinner was super easy to prepare and, except for the fact that you have to think ahead to marinate the beef, it took about 30 minutes from pulling out the first ingredients to putting the plates of food on the table.\u2028Would I make it again? Definitely yes, even if one of my guys wasn\u2019t in love. I might leave out a few cubes of beef and just give them a spice rub to appeal to him while marinating the rest next time to solve that problem and win them all over at once.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Do you make beef kabobs for your family? I\u2019d love for you to share recipes or links to your recipes in the comments so we can all check them out.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>And to see what the other Texas Beef bloggers made this week, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/healthy-meals-to-fuel-the-family-twitter-party-tuesday-night\/\" target=\"_blank\">June Cleaver Nirvana<\/a> for a roundup of reviews (and lots of great ideas!!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>I and the other nine Texas Beef bloggers have been compensated for our participation in this promotion by the Texas Beef Council.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today I was really strapped for time, but knew I needed to try out another beef recipe and share it with you. 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