Steak Skewers with Marinade

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic dried
• 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
• 0.5 cup herb and garlic marinade dressing 
• 4 servings green onions thinly sliced for garnish
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 0.3 cup ouzo 
• 4 servings salt and pepper 
• 1 pound beef top sirloin steaks cut into 1-inch cubes

Equipment

• bowl
• grill
• broiler
• skewers
• grill pan
• wooden skewers

Directions

1. Heat a grill, grill pan, or broiler.
2. Combine all ingredients except steak in a large bowl. Season steak with salt and pepper and then add to marinade. Marinate for 40 minutes. Thread steak onto skewers* and then grill or broil, turning occasionally, until cooked to desired degree of doneness.
3. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with green onions and cayenne pepper, if desired.
4. *Cook's Note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes before threading meat.