GRILLED SIRLOIN WITH CHILI-BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

We came up with this recipe as a tasty way to cook with beer, but the combination of seasonings in the sauce is what makes this recipe a standout.

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PREP: 40 MIN. • GRILL: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1/2 cups beer or nonalcoholic beer

1 small onion, chopped

3/4 cup chili sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

2 beef top sirloin steaks (1 1/2 pounds each)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until thickened. Set aside 3/4 cup and keep warm.

2. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 9-13 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium 160°; and well-done 170°), basting occasionally with remaining sauce. Slice meat and serve with reserved sauce.