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GRILLED STEAKS WITH MARINATED TOMATOES

The tomatoes in this dish get even more flavorful after marinating overnight. I could eat them all by themselves! Our family likes these steaks served with cheesy potatoes or glazed green beans.

—ANNA DAVIS SPRINGFIELD, MO



PREP: 25 MIN. + MARINATING GRILL: 20 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1/4 cup light beer

3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon torn fresh basil

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed

1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 large tomatoes, sliced

RUB

2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 beef top sirloin steaks (1 inch thick and 1 pound each)

1. In a small bowl, whisk the first 11 ingredients until blended. Place tomatoes in a 13x9-in. dish; pour beer mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

2. Meanwhile, mix rub seasonings; rub over steaks. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Let stand 5 minutes before cutting each steak into thirds.

3. Place steaks on a platter. Top with tomatoes; drizzle with any remaining beer mixture.