Grilled Beef and Tabbouleh Salad

Nutrition
Calories: 200 kcalCarbohydrates: 3 gProtein: 13 gFat: 19 gSaturated Fat: 6 gCholesterol: 30 mgSodium: 33 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 2 gVitamin A: 15.675 IUCalcium: 14 mgIron: 4 mg
Ingredients
- 1 pkg beef top round steak cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh italian parsley finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup tomato chopped seeded tomato
Instructions
- 1. Combine lemon juice, oil and parsley in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/3 cup for tabbouleh. Place beef steak and remaining lemon juice mixture 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.
- 2. Up to 1 hour before serving, hydrate tabbouleh mix with boiling water according to package directions, omitting any oil. (Do not proceed with package directions beyond this point.) Add tomato and 1/3 cup reserved marinade to hydrated tabbouleh; stir to combine. Set aside.
- 3. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ashcovered coals. Grill, uncovered, 8 to 9 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook.)
- 4. Carve steak into thin slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve over tabbouleh.
- Cook's Tip: To prepare on gas grill, preheat grill according to manufacturer's directions for medium heat. Grill steak, covered, 10 to 11 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once. (Do not overcook.)
- Cook's Tip: To broil, place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 12 to 13 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once. (Do not overcook.)
- This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.
- Photo and Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
