Balsamic Marinated Steak & Asparagus Recipe Photo - Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Recipes

Ingredients

  • 4 beef round (sirloin) tip side steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

    Marinade:

  • 2/3 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard


Directions

  1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons. Place beef steaks and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Place asparagus in shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 cup water. Cover and microwave on HIGH 3 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain asparagus. Add reserved 2 tablespoons marinade to asparagus; turn to coat. Set aside.
  3. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 12 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) for medium rare (145F) doneness, turning once. (Do not overcook.)
  4. During last 3 minutes of grilling, arrange asparagus on grid around steaks; grill 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. Season steaks and asparagus with salt and pepper.


Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 366
Fat: 14 grams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
Fiber: 2.5 grams
Sodium: 591 milligrams
Cholesterol: 149 milligrams
Protein: 52 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams



Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.