Certified by the American Heart Association, this steak is tenderized by a tangy marinade of lime, garlic and brown sugar. Throw on the grill for dinner in minutes.
Total Time: 25 minutes (plus 6 + hour marinade)
This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.
Nutrition Facts
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Nutrition Facts
Calories | 201 | |
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Total Fat | 8.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.01 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | |
Cholesterol | 71 mg | |
Sodium | 58 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |
Sugars | 3 g | |
Protein | 27 g |
Dietary Exchanges
4 lean meat, 1/2 fat
Ingredients
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1 beef Top Round Steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound) -
1/4 cup fresh lime juice -
2 tablespoons brown sugar -
2 tablespoons vegetable oil -
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce -
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Directions
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Combine juice, sugar, oil, Worcestershire and garlic in small bowl. Place beef steak and lime mixture in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or overnight; turning occasionally. -
Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook.) -
Carve steak into thin slices.
Cooking Tip: To broil, place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 12 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning once. (Do not overcook.)