Grilled Margarita Beef with Orange Salsa Recipe

Grilled Margarita Beef with Orange Salsa Recipe

  • Marinade:
  • 2/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, defrosted
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • Orange Salsa:
  • 2 oranges, peeled and diced
  • 2 small red onion, chopped
  • jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick
  1. Prepare Marinade: Combine concentrate, tequila, lime juice, ginger, olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, and red pepper in medium bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
  2. Prepare Orange Salsa: Combine oranges, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano in non-metallic bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
  3. Preheat barbecue grill. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 16 to 18 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning occasionally. Carve into thin slices. Serve with orange salsa.
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