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Grilled Marinated Sirloin

Grilled Marinated Sirloin
A tasty marinade laced with lime juice is the secret behind this moist and elegant sirloin recipe from our Test Kitchen. You'll enjoy warm-weather entertaining and stay out of a hot kitchen with this grilled summer standout.
6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 beef top sirloin steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Pour half of the
  • marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add steak. Seal bag
  • and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Cover and
  • refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and
  • lightly coat the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat
  • for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness
  • (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium,
  • 160°; well-done, 170°). Baste with reserved marinade during
  • the last 2 minutes of cooking. Yield: 6 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef equals 200 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 245 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
© Taste of Home 2013