Grilled Steaks with Marinated Tomatoes

Name: Grilled Steaks with Marinated Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup light beer; 3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 large tomatoes, sliced; RUB:; 2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 beef top sirloin steaks (1 inch thick and 1 pound each)

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

The flavor of the tomatoes improves after they marinate overnight. I could eat them all by themselves! Our family likes these steaks best served with cheesy potatoes or glazed green beans.—Anna Davis, Half Way, Missouri

Ingredients

1/4 cup light beer
3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon torn fresh basil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 large tomatoes, sliced
RUB:
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 beef top sirloin steaks (1 inch thick and 1 pound each)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the first 11 ingredients until blended. Place tomatoes in a 13x9-in. dish; pour beer mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, mix rub seasonings; rub over steaks. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 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°). Let stand 5 minutes before cutting each steak into thirds.
3. Place steaks on a platter. Top with tomatoes; drizzle with any remaining beer mixture.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked beef with 3 tomato slices: 321 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.