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Tropical Grilled Flank Steak with Fresh Fruit Salsa
Debbie Vanni
ILLINOIS
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Marinating Time: 3 hours overnight, if desired
Cooking Time: 10 to 14 minutes

1-1/2

 

pound beef flank steak

1/4

 

cup fresh orange juice

2

 

tablespoons each chili sauce, soy sauce & vegetable oil

1

 

teaspoon sugar and grated orange peel

2

 

cloves garlic, minced

1/2

 

teaspoon salt

1/8

 

teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1

 

medium orange, thinly sliced

 

 

Fresh Fruit Salsa

 

 

Orange Wedges

 

 

Fresh Cilantro


Combine orange juice, chili sauce, soy sauce, oil, sugar, orange peel, garlic, salt and hot pepper sauce. Place beef steak in a plastic bag; add marinade, turning to coat. Place orange slices on top of steak. Close bag securely and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours (or overnight, if desired), turning occasionally. Pour off marinade and orange slices; discard. Place steak on grid over medium coals.** Grill 10 to 14 minutes, turning once. Prepare fruit salsa. Carve steak into thin slices. Serve steak with salsa. Garnish with orange wedges and cilantro. 4 Servings

*Fresh Fruit Salsa

 

 

1/2

 

cup each diced pineapple, mango, papaya and green apple

1/4

 

cup each diced red and green bell pepper

2

 

tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar

2

 

tablespoons minced cilantro

4

 

teaspoons sugar

1/4

 

teaspoon crushed red pepper


Combine pineapple, mango, papaya, apple, red and green pepper, vinegar, cilantro sugar & red pepper (May be prepared in advance if desired.) Yield: About 2 ½ cups

**Test about 4 inches above the coals for medium with 4 second hand count.

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