Grilled Beef and Calico Pasta

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 4 hr 35 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2-pound beef flank steak
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
  • 1 jalapeño chili, seeded
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • Dash of red pepper sauce
  • 8 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn, drained
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Additional chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    Cut diamond pattern 1/8 inch deep into both sides of beef. Place beef in shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour 1 cup of the dressing over beef. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  • 2
    Heat coals or gas grill. Place chili and garlic in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed until finely chopped. Add kidney beans, remaining 1/2 cup dressing, paprika, chili powder and pepper sauce. Cover and blend until almost smooth; set aside. Cook and drain linguine as directed on package.
  • 3
    Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. Grill beef uncovered 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 6 to 8 minutes for medium or until desired doneness, turning and brushing with marinade once. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • 4
    Cut beef diagonally across grain into thin slices. Mix black beans, corn and cilantro. Top linguine with kidney bean mixture, black bean mixture and beef. Sprinkle with additional cilantro.

  • Fettuccine or spaghetti could easily be used instead of the linguine. You might want to try one of the refrigerated fettuccines.
  • On a bad-weather day, broil the beef for this pasta dish. Set oven control to broil; grease rack in broiler pan. Place beef on rack in broiler pan; brush with marinade. Broil with top about 3 inches from heat about 5 minutes or until brown. Turn beef; broil 4 to 6 minutes longer for medium or until desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
515
Calories from Fat
215
Total Fat
24g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
650mg
Total Carbohydrate
60g
Dietary Fiber
7g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
28%
28%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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