ANCHO GARLIC STEAKS WITH SUMMER SALSA

Ancho Garlic Steaks with Summer Salsa image

The first time I tasted this, I was amazed how well the blueberries and watermelon went with the peppery steak. Use whatever fruits are in season so you can serve this anytime. -Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 boneless beef top loin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 8 ounces each)
2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
SALSA:
1 cup seeded diced watermelon
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Rub steaks with chili pepper and garlic salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 7-9 minutes on each side., In a bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cut steak into slices; serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges