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Grilled Peppery Top Round Steak with Parmesan Asparagus
Marinating the top round creates a more succulent and savory steak. Serve with orzo or your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 beef top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 Tbs shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt
- hot cooked orzo (optional)
- Marinade1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 Tbs fresh thyme
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp steak seasoning blend
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
Directions
- Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
- Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Toss asparagus with oil. Place steak in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange asparagus around steak. Grill steak, uncovered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 10 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill asparagus 6 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 8 to 12 minutes) or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally.
- Immediately sprinkle cheese over asparagus. Carve steak into thin slices. Season with salt, as desired. Serve with asparagus and orzo, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 238
Calories from Fat 92 (39%)
(15%)Total Fat 10g
(30%)Saturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(21%)Cholesterol 64mg
(11%)Sodium 272mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 5g
(10%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(62%)Protein 31g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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