Margarita Beef with Orange Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick
- 2/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Cilantro sprigs
- Lime wedges
- Orange Salsa:
- 2 oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 small red or white onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
step 1: Combine orange juice concentrate, tequila, lime juice, oil, salt, oregano and red pepper. Place beef steak in a plastic bag; add marinade, turning coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, if desired.
step 2: Prepare Orange Salsa: Combine all ingredients in non-metal bowl and refrigerate at least one hour. Yield 1 1/2 cups
step 3: Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium coals.**
step 4: Grill 22 to 26 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Remove steak to carving board; let stand for 10 minutes. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices; arrange serving platter. Garnish with cilantro and lime. Serve Orange Salsa.
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