Calypso Steak

Author: Robin Bonifay Hill, Arlington, Texas, "Best of Beef" third-place winner
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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin or top round steak, cut 1-inch thick
Edible flowers (optional)

Marinade:
1/2 medium onion, cut into quarters
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
10 to 20 quarter-size slices peeled, fresh ginger (cut from 1-inch wide by 1 1/2- to 3-inch long piece)
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, stems removed, cut in half
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves


Directions

Place marinade ingredients in blender or food processor, fitted with steel blade; process until blended. Place beef steak and marinade in plastic bag, turning to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes to 2 hours, turning once.

Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil top sirloin 16 to 21 minutes (top round 15 to 18 minutes) for rare to medium doneness, turning once.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil 2 minutes; strain and set aside for sauce.

Trim fat from steak. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices; arrange on serving platter. Garnish with edible flowers, if desired; serve with sauce. Serves 6.

Each serving contains 229 calories, 6 gm fat, 16 gm carbohydrates, 749 mg sodium, 76 mg cholesterol.