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Southwest Marinated Steak w/Grilled Peppers

Source of Recipe

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association


List of Ingredients

1 beef flank steak or top round steak, 1" thick (approx. 1-1/2 lbs)
3 red, yellow or green bell peppers, each quartered lengthwise
- Marinade:
1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp honey
1-1/2 tsp ground cumin



Recipe

1. Combine marinade ingredients. Place Beef steak and 1/3 cup marinade in plastic bag, turning to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 to 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.

2. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Brush bell peppers with some of reserved marinade. Place steak and peppers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill flank steak, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness (top round steak 6 to 18 minutes for medium-rare doneness), turning occasionally. Grill peppers 12 to 15 minutes or until tender, turning once. Brush steak and peppers occasionally with additional marinade; do not brush during last 5 minutes.

3. Carve flank steak diagonally across grain (top round crosswise) into thin slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with peppers.

SERVES 4