Grilled Marinated Sirloin

Name: Grilled Marinated Sirloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
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 zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 beef top sirloin steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)

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.

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 zest
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 bowl. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
Lightly oil 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 thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Baste with reserved marinade during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounce-weight: 200 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Grilled Marinated Sirloin in Light & Tasty June/July 2006