Steak with Citrus Salsa

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Recipe by Kathleen Smith, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 21, 2022

A lime juice marinade really perks up these grilled steaks, and the snappy, light citrus salsa is a super change from the usual heavy steak sauce. I brighten up winter meals by broiling the meat and serving it this way. —Kathleen Smith, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Yield:4-6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
  • salsa:
    • 2 navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and chopped
    • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
    • 2 tablespoons orange juice
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon chopped lemon
    • 1 tablespoon chopped lime
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a shallow dish, combine the first six ingredients; add beef. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  2. 2
    Drain and discard marinade. Broil or grill steak, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
  3. 3
    Combine salsa ingredients in a bowl. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

6 ounce-weight: 203 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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