Balsamic Marinated Steak & Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 beef round (sirloin) tip side steaks, cut 1-inch thick (about 8-ounces each)
• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Marinade:
• 2/3 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

How to make Balsamic Marinated Steak & Asparagus

1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl.
2. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons.
3. Place beef steaks and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat.
4. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
5. Place asparagus in shallow microwave-safe dish; add ½ cup water.
6. Cover and microwave on HIGH 3 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
7. Drain asparagus.
8. Add reserved 2 tablespoons marinade to asparagus; turn to coat.
9. Set aside.
10. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade.
11. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
12. Grill, covered, 12 to 14 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once.
13. (Do not overcook.)
14. During last 3 minutes of grilling, arrange asparagus on grid around steaks; grill 2 to 3 minutes, turning once.
15. Season steaks and asparagus with salt and pepper.

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