Margarita Beef with Orange Salsa
This recipe is perfect for entertaining. These steaks go into a flavorful marinade, are grilled, then served with a festive orange salsa.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 18
Ingredients
Marinade:
Orange Salsa:
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
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Step 2
To make Orange Salsa: Combine all salsa ingredients in non-metallic bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
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Step 3
Remove steak; discard marinade. Pat steak dry with paper towel. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 10 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Do not overcook. Carve into thin slices. Serve with orange salsa.
Nutrition Information
270 Calories
2.3g SAT FAT
27g PROTEIN
3 mg IRON
4.5 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 270 Calories; 90.9 Calories from fat; 10.1g Total Fat (2.3 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 6.5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 73 mg Cholesterol; 454 mg Sodium; 12.5 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.6 g Dietary Fiber; 27 g Protein; 3 mg Iron; 582 mg Potassium; 8 mg NE Niacin; 0.9 mg Vitamin B6; 2 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.5 mg Zinc; 26.7 mcg Selenium; 85.2 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, Potassium, and Choline.
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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