Margarita Beef with Orange Salsa
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef
Association
Preparation facts
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1 beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-3/4 pounds)
Marinade:
2/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, defrosted
1/2 cup tequila
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp each salt and dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
Orange Salsa:
2 diced peeled oranges
1 small chopped red onion
1 minced seeded jalapeño pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
2 Tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Directions
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.
Remove steak; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium,
ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 16 to 18 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning
occasionally. Carve into thin slices. Serve with orange salsa.
Orange Salsa:
Combine all salsa ingredients in a non-metallic bowl. Refrigerate for
at least 1 hour. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
To broil, place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to
3 inches from heat. Broil 17 to 18 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 363
Calories from Fat 133 (37%)
% Daily Value*
23%Total Fat 15g
16%Saturated
Fat 3.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.9g
23%Cholesterol 69mg
27%Sodium 641mg
19%Potassium 672mg
7%Total
Carbohydrate 21g
7%Dietary
Fiber 1.8g
Sugars 16g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
52%Protein 26g