Grilled Tequila-Lime Steak

A Betty Crocker cookbook shares a healthy recipe! An easy marinade gives a flavor kick to low-fat grilled beef.

Prep Time: 40 min
Total Time: 6 hours 40 min
Makes: 8 servings

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Marinade
2	cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4	cup lime juice
2	tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2	tablespoons tequila
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon ground cumin
1/2	teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Beef and Salsa
2	lb boneless beef top round steak, about 1 inch thick
1	cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Serve with...

Grilled Pineapple Slices with Ginger Cream
Total Time: 30 min

1.	In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable freezer plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Pierce beef with fork several times on both sides; add beef to bag and turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate, turning beef occasionally, at least 6 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
2.	Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. Place beef on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes for medium doneness, brushing occasionally with marinade and turning once. Discard any remaining marinade.
3.	Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Serve with salsa.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Cook over medium-low heat.

Substitution

No tequila? Use lime juice but expect a different flavor.

Success

Although round steak is a very flavorful cut of beef, it is not very lean so it benefits from an overnight marinating to help tenderize it.

Did You Know?

Piercing the meat with the tines of a fork helps the marinade penetrate the meat.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 410mg; Total Carbohydrate 3g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g); Protein 25g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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