South-of-the-Boarder Steaks

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 small tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro1 lime1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided1 teaspoon Southwestern Seasoning Mix2 garlic cloves, pressed1/2 teaspoon salt2 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Directions
1. Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium coals. Chop tomato. Snip cilantro. Juice lime with juicer to measure 1 teaspoon juice. Combine tomato, cilantro, juice, 1/4 cup of cheese and seasoning mix in small batter bowl; mix gently and set aside.

Combine garlic pressed with garlic press and salt in small bowl. Using small spreader, spread garlic mixture evenly over both sides of steaks.

3. Place steaks on grid of grill. Grill, uncovered, 15-18 minutes for medium rare (145 F) to medium (160 F) doneness, turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before steaks are done, remove from grill to oval carving platter; top evenly with tomato mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return steaks to grill; cover. Continue cooking until steaks reach desired doeness and cheese is melted.

4. Remove steaks to platter set. Cut into servings.

For a festive meal, pairthese zesty steaks with Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter.

Servings: 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENADAL.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 356.3
  • Total Fat: 16.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.4 mg
  • Sodium: 368.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

Member Reviews
  • ROTTLADY
    very tasty - 9/3/10
  • AMYLOVESTZU
    YUMMY GOING TO HAE THIS FOR DNNER THANKS SO MUCH - 9/3/10
  • NEPTUNE1939
    tasty - 9/14/20
  • ZRIE014
    tasty - 7/5/18
  • JUNETTA2002
    So tasty
    - 4/20/18
  • EVILCECIL
    Love Mexican flavors. - 10/13/17
  • LILMAMA0398
    Yummy yummy - 12/9/11