Balsamic Marinated Steak & Asparagus

  • Marinade time: 15 minutes to 2 hours
  • Total recipe time: 25 minutes
  • Makes 4 servings
  • Ingredients
  • 4 Star Ranch AngusTM round (sirloin) tip side steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Marinade
  • 2/3 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
Instructions
  1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons. Place beef steaks and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Place asparagus in shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 cup water. Cover and microwave on HIGH 3 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain asparagus. Add reserved 2 tablespoons marinade to asparagus; turn to coat. Set aside.
  3. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 12 to 14 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once. (Do not overcook.)
  4. During last 3 minutes of grilling, arrange asparagus on grid around steaks; grill 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. Season steaks and asparagus with salt and pepper.
 
    Recipe and photo courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
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Grilling Tip:
Season beef (directly from the refrigerator) with herbs or spices, as desired, before placing directly on the cooking grid.

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