Images

Peppered Steaks with Salsa

We grill all year long, and beef is so good cooked outdoors. The simple marinade makes these steaks very juicy. We enjoy them with the tortillas and refreshing salsa.

—ROBIN HYDE LINCOLN, NE



PREP: 25 MIN. + MARINATING GRILL: 15 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


1/2 cup red wine vinegar

tablespoons lime juice

tablespoons olive oil

teaspoons chili powder

garlic clove, minced

to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

beef eye round steaks (6 ounces each)

SALSA

large tomato, seeded and chopped

medium ripe avocado, chopped

green onions, thinly sliced

tablespoon lime juice

tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

garlic clove, minced

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add steaks. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.

2. Combine salsa ingredients; cover and chill.

3. Drain and discard marinade from steaks. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°), basting with reserved marinade. Serve with salsa.