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Grilled Lime-Cilantro Beef Chuck Steaks

Total Recipe Time:  30 minutesMarinade Time:  1 to 2 hours
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 boneless beef chuck eye steaks, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 1-3/4 pounds)Marinade:3 tablespoons fresh lime juice3 tablespoons water1 small jalapeno pepper, minced1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro1 large clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
  2. Remove steaks; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 16 to 20 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition information per serving: 332 calories; 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 138 mg cholesterol; 93 mg sodium; 1 g carbohydrate; 0.1 g fiber; 41 g protein; 3.5 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 3.2 mcg vitamin B12; 4.8 mg iron; 34.8 mcg selenium; 13.4 mg zinc.This recipe is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of niacin.
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