Cubes of beef sirloin steak marinated in a unique soy, sherry and lemon-lime soda marinade, threaded onto skewers with fresh pineapple chunks, onion wedges, whole mushrooms and bell pepper chunks and grilled to perfection.

Sirloin Kebabs with Fresh Pineapple

1/4 cup lemon-lime carbonated beverage

1/4 cup dry sherry

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

3 tablespoons white vinegar

1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 medium onions, cut into wedges

1/2 pound fresh whole mushrooms

2 medium green, red or yellow bell peppers (or combination)

1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks

Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large shallow, nonreactive dish. Add beef cubes; cover and marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or a minimum of 2 hours to overnight in the refrigerator. Remove beef cubes from marinade, reserving marinade.
2. Alternately thread beef cubes, onion, mushrooms, green pepper and pineapple onto prepared skewers.
3. Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals (350°F to 400°F / 175°C to 205°C) 10 to 12 minutes or until desired doneness, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.