Post by bee on May 4, 2007 15:04:01 GMT -5
Pg. 79 in the Betty Crocker's Great Grilling Cookbook ;D
Margarita Beef with Orange Salsa
This winning beef recipe comes from the National Beef Cook-Off®, sponsored by the National Livestock and Meat Board. It adds a taste of the tropics anytime you grill.
2/3 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger root
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 pound well-trimmed boneless boneless beef top round steaks, 1 inch thick
Orange Salsa: (see recipe)
Cilantro sprigs, if desired
Lime wedges, if desired
Mix juice concentrate, tequila, lime juice, gingerroot, oil, salt, oregano, red pepper and garlic in shallow nonmetal dish or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Add beef, turning to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Prepare Orange Salsa. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Insert barbecue meat thermometer so tip is in center of beef and not touching bone. Grill beef uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 22 to 26 minutes for medium-rare (150°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Remove beef to carving board; let stand 10 minutes. Cut beef crosswise into thin slices; place on serving platter. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges. Serve with Orange Salsa.
Orange Salsa
2 medium oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup red or white chopped onion
1 medium jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Mix all ingredients in nonmetal bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
1 Serving: Calories 245 (Calories from Fat 100); Fat 11g (Saturated 3g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 280mg; Carbohydrate 13g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 25g.
From "Betty Crocker's Great Grilling."
Margarita Beef with Orange Salsa
This winning beef recipe comes from the National Beef Cook-Off®, sponsored by the National Livestock and Meat Board. It adds a taste of the tropics anytime you grill.
2/3 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger root
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 pound well-trimmed boneless boneless beef top round steaks, 1 inch thick
Orange Salsa: (see recipe)
Cilantro sprigs, if desired
Lime wedges, if desired
Mix juice concentrate, tequila, lime juice, gingerroot, oil, salt, oregano, red pepper and garlic in shallow nonmetal dish or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Add beef, turning to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Prepare Orange Salsa. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Insert barbecue meat thermometer so tip is in center of beef and not touching bone. Grill beef uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 22 to 26 minutes for medium-rare (150°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Remove beef to carving board; let stand 10 minutes. Cut beef crosswise into thin slices; place on serving platter. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges. Serve with Orange Salsa.
Orange Salsa
2 medium oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup red or white chopped onion
1 medium jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Mix all ingredients in nonmetal bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
1 Serving: Calories 245 (Calories from Fat 100); Fat 11g (Saturated 3g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 280mg; Carbohydrate 13g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 25g.
From "Betty Crocker's Great Grilling."