Grilled Veggie and Steak Appetizer

Beef bites and three kinds of vegetables quickly cook in a grill basket for a hot and hearty appetizer in 30 minutes. ...MORE + LESS -

1 cup (250 mL) small fresh portabella or button mushrooms

1/2 lb (250 g) boneless beef sirloin steak (about 3/4 inch/2 cm thick), trimmed of fat and cut in 3/4-inch/2 cm cubes

1 cup (250 mL) small whole (pearl) onions, parboiled and peeled (or any onion cut into wedges)

1/2 cup (125 mL) plus 2 tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinaigrette

1/2 cup (125 mL) halved grape or cherry tomatoes

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Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, place mushrooms, beef, onions and 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes; drain. Place mixture in grill basket (grill “wok”).
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Place basket on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, shaking basket or stirring beef mixture twice, until vegetables are tender and beef is desired doneness. Stir in tomatoes.
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Spoon beef mixture into serving dish. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Serve with toothpicks.

To Easily Peel Pearl Onions: Trim 1/4-inch (6 mm) off of each end. Cut shallow "x" into one end of each onion. Boil for about 30 to 45 seconds. Peel the outer layer.