Beef, It's What's for Dinner



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	This recipe is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, iron and zinc, and good source of niacin and vitamin B6.

Grilled Beef Tri-Tip with Tropical Fruit Salsa


		Ingredients:
1		beef tri-tip roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
		Lime-Honey Glaze:
2		tablespoons honey
2		tablespoons fresh lime juice
1		teaspoon ground cumin
1		teaspoon dry mustard
1/2		teaspoon salt
		Tropical Fruit Salsa:
1-1/2		cups chopped papaya or mango
1/2		cup chopped plum tomatoes
2		jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
2		tablespoons sliced green onion
2		tablespoons fresh lime juice
1		tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1		tablespoon honey

		Instructions:
1.		Combine glaze ingredients in small bowl. Combine salsa ingredients in medium bowl.
2.		Place beef roast on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Brush with glaze during last 10 minutes.
3.		Remove roast when instant-read thermometer registers 140°F for medium rare; 155°F for medium. Tent loosely with aluminum foil; let stand 10 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise to 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.) Carve across the grain into thin slices. Serve with salsa.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.


		Nutrition information per serving: 235 calories; 25 g protein; 14 g carbohydrate; 9 g fat; 251 mg sodium; 70 mg cholesterol; 3.3 mg niacin; 0.3 mg vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg vitamin B12; 3.6 mg iron; 4.3 mg zinc.


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