Oriental Style Beef Kabobs

1/3 c Soy sauce

2 tb Sugar

2 tb Water

1 tb Sherry extract

2 cl Garlic,minced

1 ts Grated ginger root

1 1/2 lb Boneless beef top sirloin

Steak, cut 1" thick 8 1 x 1" cubes fresh

Pineapple 1 sm Green pepper, cut into 8

Pieces Combine first 6 ingredients.Cut steak into 16 1" cubes;place in plastic bag.Pour marinade over beef,turning to coat.Tie bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Drain marinade into small saucepan.Cook slowly 5 minutes.Alternately thread 4 beef cubes,2 pineapple cubes and 2 green pepper pieces on each of 4 12" skewers.Place kabobs on grill over ash-covered coals so surface of meat is 3 to 4" from heat.Boil 15 to 20 minutes,depending on doneness desired (rare or medium),turning and brushing with marinade occasionally. Makes 4 servings. -----