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Margarita Beef with Orange Salsa
John W. Hund
CALIFORNIA
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Marinating Time: 4 or overnight if desired
Cooking Time: 22 to 26 minutes

1-1/2

 

pound well-trimmed boneless beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick

2/3

 

cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1/2

 

cup tequila

1/3

 

cup fresh lime juice

2

 

tablespoons olive oil

2

 

tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

2

 

medium cloves garlic, crushed

1

 

teaspoon each salt and dried oregano leaves

1/4

 

teaspoon ground red pepper

 

 

Orange Salsa*

 

 

Cilantro Sprigs

 

 

Lime Wedges


Combine orange juice concentrate, tequila, lime juice, oil, salt, oregano and red pepper. Place beef steak in a plastic bag; add marinade, turning coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, if desired. Prepare Orange Salsa. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium coals.**Grill 22 to 26 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Remove steak to carving board; let stand for 10 minutes. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices; arrange serving platter. Garnish with cilantro and lime. Serve Orange Salsa. 5 to 6 servings.

*Orange Salsa

Preparation time: 5 minutes

2

 

oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1

 

small red or white onion, chopped

1

 

jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1/4

 

cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 to 3

 

tablespoons fresh lime juice

2

 

tablespoons olive oil

1/2

 

teaspoon each salt and dried oregano


Combine all ingredients in non-metal bowl and refrigerate at least one hour. Yield 1 ½ cups
**Test about 4 inches above coals for medium with 4 second hand count.

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