Sirloin on the Grill

Name: Sirloin on the Grill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chili sauce; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional; 3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick)

Marinated in onions, beer, mustard and chili sauce, this moist and tender beef boasts a wonderful grilled flavor. Debbi Jahaaski of San Diego, California shares this sure-fire recipe.

Ingredients

3/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the beer, onion, chili sauce, oil, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, pepper sauce and, if desired, Liquid Smoke. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish; add the beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked beef (calculated without Liquid Smoke): 263 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Simply Delicious Grilled Sirloin in Cooking for 2 Spring 2009