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Grilled Southwestern Steak and Colorful Vegetables
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Ingredients: |
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beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds) |
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Marinade: |
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cup fresh lime juice |
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cup prepared mild salsa |
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tablespoon chopped garlic |
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tablespoon olive oil |
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teaspoon ground cumin |
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teaspoon coarse grind black pepper |
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Colorful Vegetables: |
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tablespoons olive oil |
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medium green or red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips |
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ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1/4- inch thick |
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cups sliced zucchini, 1/4-inch thick |
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teaspoon ground cumin |
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teaspoon salt |
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teaspoon coarse grind black pepper |
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cup finely chopped tomatoes |
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cup chopped green onions |
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Instructions: |
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Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. |
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Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 16-18 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once. |
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Meanwhile prepare Colorful Vegetables. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large non-stick skillet over medium- high heat. Add bell pepper strips; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, zuchini, cumin, salt and black pepper; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add tomato and green onion; cook and stir 1 minute. |
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Carve steak into thin slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with Colorful Vegetables. |
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| Makes 6 servings. |
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| | | | | Nutrition information per serving: 219 calories; 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 61 mg cholesterol; 267 mg sodium; 6 g carbohydrate; 1.5 g fiber; 29 g protein; 6.2 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 3.0 mg iron; 36.5 mcg selenium; 5.2 mg zinc. |
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