Beef Skewers with Garlicky White Bean Dip

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Servings: 16
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 5 Min.

* 1 lb. beef top sirloin steak, boneless, cut 1-in. thick
* 1 tsp. garlic pepper seasoning
* 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
* 16 bamboo skewers (6-in.)

Garlicky White Bean Dip:
* 1 can (15-1/2 oz.) great Northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
* 2 Tbsp. water
* 1 Tbsp. sherry or balsamic vinegar
* 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
* 1 clove garlic, chopped
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1. To prepare Garlicky White Bean Dip, place beans, water, vinegar, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, garlic and salt in food processor or blender container. Cover; process until smooth. Spoon 1/2 of bean dip into clear serving bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. paprika and drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil. Top with remaining bean dip, 1/4 tsp. paprika and 1 tsp. olive oil. Cover; set aside.
2. Soak sixteen 6-in. bamboo skewers in water 10 min.; drain. Meanwhile cut beef steak crosswise into 1/4-in. thick strips. Thread beef, weaving back and forth, onto each skewer. Combine garlic-pepper seasoning and 1/4 tsp. paprika; sprinkle evenly over beef.
3. Place skewers on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2-3 in. from heat. Broil about 4-5 min. for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Serve with Garlicky White Bean Dip.

* Test Kitchen Tips:
Bean dip may also be served in a shallow dish. Spread entire dip mixture into dish. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika on top; drizzle with 2 tsp. olive oil.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Calories: 68;   Total Fat: 3g;   Saturated Fat: 1g;   Cholesterol: 12mg;   Total Carbs: 4g;   Fiber: 1g;   Protein: 8g;   Sodium: 215mg;