PEPPERED STEAKS WITH SALSA

Peppered Steaks with Salsa image

We grill all year, and beef is so good cooked outdoors. The simple marinade makes the steak very juicy. We enjoy them with the refreshing salsa and tortillas. -Robin Hyde, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 beef eye round steaks (6 ounces each)
SALSA:
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a shallow dish; add steaks and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Combine salsa ingredients; cover and chill. , Drain and discard marinade from steaks. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting with reserved marinade. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.