Grilled Balsamic Steak and Tomatoes
Vegetables love the grill as much as steaks do. Tomatoes and beef Shoulder Top Blade Steaks are grilled with a fruity and tart balsamic vinaigrette.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 6
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Place beef steaks and 1/3 cup vinaigrette in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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Step 2
Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange tomatoes around steaks and brush tomatoes with some of the remaining vinaigrette. Grill steaks, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145°F)to medium (160°F)doneness, turning occasionally. Grill tomatoes 4 to 6 minutes (6 to 9 minutes on gas) or until softened, turning once and basting with remaining vinaigrette.
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Step 3
Carve steaks into slices; season with salt, as desired. Sprinkle steak slices and tomatoes with cheese and lemon peel.
Nutrition Information
288 Calories
6g SAT FAT
23g PROTEIN
2.6 mg IRON
7.8 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 288 Calories; 171 Calories from fat; 19g Total Fat (6 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 77 mg Cholesterol; 336 mg Sodium; 5 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.9 g Dietary Fiber; 23 g Protein; 2.6 mg Iron; 3.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 5 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.8 mg Zinc; 32.2 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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