Dinner Fix: Grillin'!

 
Grilled Chipotle Steak Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce

• 2 boneless new york strip steaks, cut into cubes 
• 2 chipotle peppers, minced
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed  
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 lemon, zested, juiced
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 zucchini, sliced into 1 inch chunks
• 1 yellow squash, sliced into 1 inch chunks
• bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water at least an hour
• chimichurri sauce (recipe below)

For the Chimichurri Sauce

• 1 cup chopped Italian Parsley 
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

To prepare chimichurri sauce, rinse parsley, dry and chop well. 
Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.  
Refrigerate leftovers.

Rinse steaks and pat dry. 
Mix seasoning blend and set aside. 
Cut steak into 1 inch chunks. 
Place the steak in a bowl and the sliced vegetables add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Meat can be marinated overnight if desired, make sure you bring to room temperature before grilling.

Thread meat onto bamboo skewers alternating with vegetables. 
Grill about 4-5 minutes on each side. 
Baste with Chimichurri sauce last two minutes of cooking. 
Serve with extra sauce on the side. 

source: http://creolecontessa.blogspot.com/2013/05/grilled-chipotle-steak-kabobs-with.html